Kirklees Council
Equipment & Stores Officer
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Equipment & Stores Officer
Equipment and Stores Officer (Grade 6)
Location: Across Kirklees Hours: 15 Position Type: Permanent Salary: £10,703 - £11,408 Grades: 6 Closing Date: 12 July 2026, 11:55 PM
About the Organisation
We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
- Directorate: Public Health and Corporate Resources
- Service Area: Culture & Visitor Economy
About the Job
We are recruiting an Equipment and Stores Officer to join the Kirklees Caretaking and Cleaning Service. Our service supports around 900 staff across 200 sites, including schools, council buildings, and partner organisations.
Responsibilities
As an Equipment and Stores Officer, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering cleaning materials, equipment, and specialist machinery to sites across Kirklees as required.
- Performing repairs, servicing, and fault resolution on cleaning machines.
- Ensuring all portable electrical equipment is tested regularly in line with health and safety requirements.
- Maintaining accurate stock levels.
- Supporting the ordering process and managing orders using computer systems.
- Producing regular information reports through computer systems.
- Providing advice, support, and a high standard of service to customers with regular contact.
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Requirements and Expectations
Skills and Qualifications:
- Ability to carry out physical work.
- Experience using computers and digital systems.
- A basic Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) qualification, or a willingness to obtain one.
- Experience in repairing and servicing equipment or machinery.
- Strong organisational skills, prioritisation abilities, and the ability to plan workloads.
Additional Requirements:
- A full and valid driving licence is mandatory. You will either use a council vehicle or your own car to travel to sites across Kirklees.
Behaviours:
The Kirklees team looks for employees who demonstrate core behaviours including being positive, honest, respectful, flexible, communicative, and supportive. You will also act as a role model for our Council’s behaviours and expectations.
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Why Join Kirklees?
- Supportive work environment within Public Health and Corporate Resources.
- Fulfilling work that ensures safe, clean, and well-maintained environments across Kirklees.
- Opportunities to learn and develop.
- Contribute directly to making a real difference in the community.
Contact Information
For further details, you may contact Sarah L Mason, Manager of this role, at 01484 221000.
- Equality and Disability Support: If you encounter any challenges when applying or need additional assistance, contact the Recruitment Team via email or at 01484 221000, mentioning you require support related to "Recruitment."
Note: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children. Staff and volunteers are required to uphold this commitment.
Further Reading: We encourage you to review our [Company Policies and Equality Monitoring documents](additional reading link insert placeholder) for deeper insights into our practices.
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