Stores Assistant London, England
Job description
About us
Sainsbury Wellcome Centre is a large business in London. We are professional, innovative, collaborative, and our goal is to bring together world-leading scientists to investigate how brain circuits process information to generate perception, form memories and guide behaviour. Developed through the vision and partnership of the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and Wellcome, and with substantial investment from these partners, the mission of the SWC is to generate experimentally testable theories of brain function.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Regular social events
- Growth opportunities
- Safe work environment
- Food provided
- Company perks
You will support the Stores and Logistics Manager with the day-to-day stores function, providing an efficient in-and-out goods service that meets the needs of staff, students and visitors within the SWC building. In the Stores and Logistics Manager’s absence, you will also assume responsibility for the Stores and all delivery logistics. You will adhere to the stores’ standard operating procedures but will need to use your own initiative and judgement in prioritising tasks to ensure that the scope of service is met, whilst referring complex problems or issues of policy to the Stores and Logistics Manager and/or research Group Leaders where appropriate.
Responsibilities:
- Issuing Stores stock based on in-person, e-mail or telephone requests made by members of staff, students and authorised visitors, and keeping a record on the Epos system.
- Act as a next point of contact (after the Stores and Logistics Manager) for staff and students on queries or issues relating to purchasing, including advising and guiding on purchasing regulations and related UCL procedures.
- Re-charging stock issued to other Departments via eIDT (electronic Inter Departmental Transfer).
- Dealing with deliveries to the loading bays and operating the vehicle turntable as required, ensuring the security of the building is maintained at all times, including routine scanning and x-raying of suspect packages.
- Receiving, checking, storing, and receipting deliveries using the MyFinance system, and subsequently informing end users of deliveries. This includes time management to ensure that all deliveries received are either taken to the end user, or that the end user has been notified of their delivery’s arrival.
- Ordering stock, restocking shelves and maintaining impressed stock systems.
- Working collaboratively with, and supporting the work of, the Laboratory Aides, ensuring effective communication of stock needs and
- Arranging imports and exports using UCL approved couriers and dealing with customs clearance paperwork where necessary.
- Assisting the Stores and Logistics Manager with the implementation of a Delivery and Servicing Management Plan (DSMP) for the SWC to provide a framework for ensuring that servicing and freight activity is minimised and works effectively and efficiently with minimal impact on local businesses, residents and road networks.
- Deputising for the Stores and Logistics Manager during periods of absence; this will include overall management of Stores, oversight of health and safety within the Stores and delivery areas, management of additional Stores staff, and ensuring that standard operating procedures are adhered to.
- Supporting the Stores and Logistics Manager with the fulfilment of statutory requirements, including provision of related paperwork for such matters as overseas imports, the transportation of laboratory animals and the carriage of harmful substances.
- Supporting the effective induction and training of Stores personnel in the safe and effective operation of equipment (including the vehicle turntable), in safe and appropriate handling of chemicals, gases, life sciences products, biological services deliveries, etc.
- Ensuring that the Stores areas are kept clean, tidy and well organised and free of possible tripping hazards.
How to apply
To apply visit UCL’s vacancy listings and search for vacancy reference B02-04779. Click on “Apply Now” to enter the recruitment portal and start your application.
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £32,331.00-£37,548.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/03/2023
Reference ID: B02-04779
