Job overview

A Stores Supervisor is needed to ensure the smooth running within the warehouse including ensuring the warehouse is appropriately stocked, that Health and Safety requirements are met and that workloads for delivery personnel are planned appropriately.

Salford Equipment Service are responsible for providing equipment and minor adaptations to residents of Salford. The equipment provided can help people return home from hospital, live a more independent life or assist people with a sensory loss.

Much of our equipment is stored on premises in Worsley meaning that we can provide a timely response to requests from a wide range of professionals.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside the Store Manager the Supervisor will be responsible for the overall running of the Community Equipment Warehouse based at Burrows House. Duties will include ensuring there is sufficient stock, ensuring health and safety requirements are adhered to and allocating priority work to Equipment and Wheelchair Support Workers and Equipment Maintenance Technicians.

This is a varied and busy environment that would suit someone who is able to prioritise their work and the work of others to accomodate urgent requests.

Salford Equipment Service is a busy environment with a variety of roles working within the warehouse and community to deliver, install, collect and decontaminate equipment.

Equipment and Wheelchair Support Workers and Equipment Maintenance Technicians provide equipment and minor adaptations across the borough of Salford with the service in high demand to meet the needs of Salford residents. Main duties include:

  • Considerable experience of working in a warehouse environment
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience of stores procedures including: Stock Rotation, Stocktaking, Stock Replenishments and Returns
  • Knowledge of Medical and Healthcare regulatory Agency and its implication on practice
  • Able to prioritise own workload and manage time efficiently
  • Ability to manage the workload of others and move resources at short notice

    • Working for our organisation

    Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond. 

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities

    To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:

    We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

    In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.

    Person specification

    Knowledge, Skills, Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Considerable Warehouse Experience
  • Stock control and rotation
  • NVQ 3 in warehousing
  • Workshop machinery
  • Health and safety
  • Hold a current full UK Driving Licence

    • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Moving resources at short notice
  • Managing time