About this role
Job summary
JELS Warehouse Officer (Supervisor)
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our Joint Equipment Loan Service (JELS) on a 12-month fixed term basis.
This is a key leadership role supporting the delivery of vital equipment to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
Working closely with the Senior Team Leader, you will help ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the warehouse and delivery service, meeting performance targets and maintaining high standards of safety, service, and care.
You will support and lead a team responsible for the receipt, decontamination, repair, storage, and distribution of rehabilitation equipment, ensuring it reaches clients safely and on time.
The service supports and coordinates the provision of loan equipment to clients covering 2000 square miles of Northumberland and a population of over 331,000 people.
Main duties of the job
Therole:
Oversee and support warehouse staff, providing leadership, guidance and first-line support Plan, organise and monitor daily workloads, including deliveries, collections, and refurbishment Ensure service targets (emergency, urgent, routinedeliveriesand recycling rates) are met Support staff development, including training, inductions and one-to-one supervision Maintain equipment to required standards, including servicing, repairand PAT testing Ensure compliance with health & safety, infection control, and relevant regulations (PUWER/LOLER) Coordinate and adapt delivery routes and workloads in response to changing priorities Lead on audits, quality checks, and service improvements Deputise for the Senior Team Leader when required
You need to be dynamic, innovative,committedand passionate, with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and challenge. Be flexible, willing to learn new skills asappropriate tothe post andpossessexcellent time management, decision making and the necessary IT skills to use the range of packages, e.g. Word, Outlook,Excel,Oracle etc.
You should have good organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to work under pressure. In service training will be given, as well as regular supervision and yearly appraisal.
About us
Northumberland County Councils (NCC) vision is Land of Great Opportunities, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees) Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Flexi scheme (if applicable) up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For further information please see attached job description and person specification.
This is a northumberland county council advert. To make an application, please use the following link to the NCC careers page -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=3194
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of inter-agency working within health and/or social care. Good working knowledge of Infection Control and Health & Safety requirements. Experience in stores management, stock control, distribution and logistics systems. Knowledge of loan equipment services, including Moving and Handling. Experience of procurement and contracting for repair and maintenance services. Proven experience working in a supervisory role and coordinating services. Competence in logistics warehouse software Experience of line management Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle (reasonable adjustments considered)
Qualifications Essential
Level 3 warehouse managerial qualification or equivalent experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Northumberland County Council
Address Northumberland County Council
Unit 43
Colbourne Crescent, Nelson Park
CRAMLINGTON
Northumberland
NE23 1WB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)