Job Description

Job title:

Stores Assistant

Reports to:

Stores Supervisor

Location:

Plas y Brenin, National Outdoor Centre

We are urgently recruiting for this position and reserve the right to close applications early. We strongly recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

Fixed-term contract until 31st August, with a review thereafter.

Primary purpose and scope of role

The Stores Assistant will support the stores supervisor in the efficient operation and administration of the National Centre's activity equipment, ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements, and that the Stores facility itself is maintained to an exceptionally high standard of cleanliness and organisation.

Store Assistants will ensure that customers enjoy exceptional customer care and the benefit of being able to use excellent quality equipment, as expected of a National Centre.

Working relationships

The role involves working closely with the operational and instructional teams to ensure that effective planning is done to meet our customers' needs at various times. A strong working relationship with the instructional team is needed to ensure that the kit we supply is relevant to the work of PYB/MTT and the needs of our customers.

Main areas of responsibility

1. To ensure the daily issuing and checking-in of all centre equipment is carried out in a carefully managed and accurate system.

2. To assist in planning what kit is needed and ensure that this is ready for issue and in the correct quantities thus providing a consistent professional service.

3. To provide equipment advice to our customers, working with the instructional team, to ensure our customers have the kit they require for the varied programs.

4. The post holder will assist the stores supervisor in follow the PYB operating policies, procedures, systems and working practices that comply with health and safety legislation, contract requirements, and industry standards and protocols, legislation, contract requirements, and industry standards and protocols.

5. To ensure great customer care and to understand all stores' systems and procedures and appreciation of the store's equipment.

6. Assist in ensuring that the planned and reactive maintenance procedure of the Centre activity equipment is followed so that equipment remains safe and secure and available for use, and the documenting of all checks to provide comprehensive equipment history.

7. Assist in the recording and acting upon of regular conditional checks of key equipment thus ensuring safe equipment and a comprehensive record of safe monitoring

8. To assist with the sports facility's planned maintenance and safety checks and ensure they are done at the required frequencies.

9. To assist with course transport, arranging drops off and pick-ups as required.

10. To assist in the adherence to the lifecycle replacement plan for the activity equipment and action to ensure best practice and whilst ensuring value.

14. To help maintain the best standards of health and safety and security in the work environment identifying and initiating training that is needed.

General responsibilities

Support the Company's commitment to equal opportunities and promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.

Stay flexible and adaptable to any additional demand as confirmed and available to work different hours including weekends/evenings as required.

It must be understood that every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with all statutory requirements and with financial regulations of the company, and to ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the company's policies and procedures as specified in the staff handbook.

You are required to actively listen and engage at meetings, read employee communications, and refer to company information wherever you are guided. Not following the rules in employment and keeping current on company developments and information will be viewed as a breach of your terms and conditions of employment and could lead to disciplinary action

Person specification

This post requires an organised individual with excellent customer care skills and a broad range of operational knowledge and experience of outdoor activity equipment.

Key Knowledge, Experience, Abilities and Skills

Essential

Previous experience working in retail or stores environment with an outdoor activity focus

Desirable

Experience of working within a health and safety framework, approaches, and standards.

Understanding of and experience in following a comprehensive planned preventative and reactive maintenance regime for activity equipment & facilities.

A range of knowledge covering aspects of activity stores operations to ensure not only compliance but deliver exceptional customer service.

Knowledge and understanding of the process for preparing for and responding to audits and inspections.

Personal Qualities and Behaviours

Essential

To be able to work within a team with a common strategic direction.

A committed and loyal individual, with a high determination to succeed.

Commitment to responding to customer needs.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent communication skills - communicates effectively, clearly, and confidently in written, verbal, and electronic forms.

Desirable

D1 +E driving license

If you would like to discuss this role informally or submit an application in an alternative format, please contact Jim Derry or Sam Deacon-Murray on 01690 720214. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all our employees. We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments - please let us know. This role involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975. A DBS check will be required for the successful candidate, which will be funded by the employer. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment, as each case will be considered on an individual basis.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: 10.00-12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/05/2025