Stores Person

Job Role:

Stores Person

Location:

HMP Send, Ripley Rd, Woking. GU23 7LJ

Salary: £28,853.57 per annum

Contract:

Permanent - 39hrs per week - Mon-Fri

We are seeking a dedicated Stores Operative to join our team at HMP Send, a closed female prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday‑Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Send runs like a self‑contained city; it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body. Everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and extends to the families and community.

As a Stores Operative, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, to cleaners and administrators, all dedicated to making a positive difference and providing a safe and secure environment for all.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS. We are looking for a Stores Operative with a combination of:

• Fork Lift Truck Certificate
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
• Full driving licence preferably with D1
• HGV Licence
• Up to date First Aid at Work Qualification
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and people skills

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non‑contractual benefits are provided. These include Death in Service at four times salary, access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

We’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone’s needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences while ensuring consistency and fairness for all.

We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career‑progression opportunities for everyone.

An ISO 9001 Certified Company.