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Summerhill Services Limited

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Summerhill Services Limited
SSL Hub Junction 6 Unit 7
Electric Avenue
Aston
Birmingham
B6 7JJ
Contact Number
0121 301 1187

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Ref: NS/HUB/WO/37.5 Vacancy ID: 7563057

Warehouse Operative

Closed for applications on: 23-Oct-2025 15:00

Closed

Closed for applications on: 23-Oct-2025 15:00

Location

SSL Hub based (but not limited to)
Unit 6 Junction 7 Electric Avenue
Birmingham
B6 7JJ
Birmingham & The Black Country

Contract type & working pattern

Permanent
Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

£25,197.47 £25197.47 per annum
Yearly

(Grade B)

Specialty

Warehouse Operative

Job overview

An opportunity has become available and we are looking to employ self motivated individuals to work as part of the Transport Team. 

POSTS & HOURS:-  

Warehouse Operative

Based at: SSL Hub Aston Birmingham B6 7JJ (But not limited to)

1 Permanent post: 37.5h 

Salary: £25197.47

At SSL we rely on diversity to deliver on our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals from all walks of life regardless of race, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS),  satisfactory reference check, qualifications' check, occupational health check and mandatory training prior to commencement of employment.

Advert

To work as part of Warehouse team within Estates & Facilities.

To be responsible for a comprehensive Warehouse service to all BSMHFT, SSL & others agreed including outside contracts where necessary, in order to maintain a high-quality continuous Service at all times.

Deliver & Collect Key elements as described in responsibilities, but these may change with SSL re-organisation

Working for our organisation

At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands.  Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust’s aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.

Sustainability – All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our ‘Green’ objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all ‘resources’ used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used).  SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement.  Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.

For more information visit: www.ssl-delivermore.com  

To check all our vacancies visit: https://bit.ly//SummerhillservicesJobs

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

These will be operational at all Birmingham & Solihull Locations and other agreed locations and will follow all SSL/Trust policies, guidance notes, training and all e-learning training. Support other areas of the business as and when required to do so.

(These may change with the needs of the service/Summerhill Services requirements).

 

 

  • Health and Safety
    • Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of product is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures
    • Operate in a safe manner complying with all health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure own and safety of others
    • Handle any hazardous materials in an appropriate manner
    • Keep areas of work clean and tidy to ensure operational efficiency

 

  • Individual Duties
    • Responsible for receiving, distributing and putting away of inventory across assigned areas
    • Responsible for distributing and transferring orders from the Bulk Store location to any requested location/s
    • Check for damaged or missing items
    • Store goods appropriately
    • Record wastage for all Top-Up lines
    • To help to maintain and contribute to producing data for statutory returns for the Transport & Logistics Department , PPE delivery & Collection, Warehouse stock levels ERIC Returns
    • Communicate issues regarding stock to the Supervisor
    • Pick and pack orders for dispatch
    • Move stock around either by hand, using lifting equipment
    • Manage key working relationships with clinical staff to ensure effective communication regarding Inventory Ensure delivery of materials to production lines in accordance with production standards
    • Keep accurate stock records and able to input data regarding stock and inventory into a computerised system
    • Participate and assist in stock takes, yearend counts and warehouse amendments as required.
    • Work out of hours as required by the Service Manager
    • Make recommendations to aid efficiency and add value
    • Balance the priorities of ever increasing demands on the service, within the resource constraints, whilst maintaining end-user confidence and satisfaction.
    • Support the Inventory Manager on call in the event of a major incident covering all Procurement and Supplies activities, ordering goods to meet emergency requirements.
    • Support the production and maintenance of the department’s business continuity and emergency preparedness plans.
    • Support Transport & Portering teams as and when required.

 

  • Additional Requirements
    • To undertake any other duties as required, commensurate with nature and grading of the post.
    • This job description whilst not exhaustive represents an outline of the responsibilities of the post and may be amended following consultation with the post holder.
    • All employees must comply with Trust Policies and Procedures, including:
  • Health and Safety
  • Non smoking
  • Equal Opportunities in Employment
  • To have a full UK Driving Licence

 

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Literate with satisfactory level of general education GCSE/CSE Certificates.
  • NVQ2 Support Services or equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of warehouse software systems
  • Formal manual handling training would be desirable Microsoft Office Skills training

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in working at a busy environment, standing and moving for prolonged times, with attention to detail and the ability to focus for a period of time.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to plan, organise own workload, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Basic Inventory Management and warehousing knowledge.
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with other staff.
  • Knowledge of Receipt and Distribution
  • Demonstrate and promote high standards of quality customer care to both internal and external customers
Desirable criteria
  • Able to handle large, awkward shaped and heavy items/boxes and heavy items/boxes
  • Able to cover for supervisor

Special Aptitude skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to work well as part of a team & on own
  • Ability to work accurately and methodically
  • Good numeracy and IT skills Work, Excel, project, email
  • Good communication skills Phone and written
  • Ability to plan and organise work
  • Ability to accurately complete paperwork and count stock items
  • An understanding of health and safety requirements
  • Flexible approach to duties and tasks
  • Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure / cost of poor quality
  • Ability to deal with and remain self-motivated carrying out mundane and routine manual work but able to follow instructions appropriately
Desirable criteria
  • Use initiative to look out for issues at work, acting quickly and calmly to focus on finding a solution

Other

Essential criteria
  • Respectful, conscientious, flexible at short notice, confident, mature nature, articulate.
  • Proactive & able to work on own initiative
  • To communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
  • Able to maintain strict confidentiality. Work well within a team.
  • Helpful, co-operative, conscientious, committed to the effective and efficient running of the Directorate and service delivery.
  • Ability to work flexibly.
  • Ability to travel/work between sites
Desirable criteria
  • Awareness and sensitive to specific needs regarding mental health environment.
  • Aptitude for self-development, proactive with regards to new technology and working practices.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nick Stone
Job title
Transport and Logistics Co Ordinator
Email address
[email protected]
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