Assistant Stores Manager – West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Are you a dynamic and motivated leader with a stores/warehouse background?

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country’s leading fire and rescue services; to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.

As an Assistant Stores Manager, you will be at the heart of our operations, leading and inspiring our dedicated team of Storekeepers. You will support the Stores Manager in ensuring that our processes are implemented effectively, and our Quality Management System is upheld. Your responsibilities will include overseeing day-to-day operations, managing goods in and out, and ensuring that our department meets the expectations of our service users.
You will have demonstrable experience of managing and leading a small team and a background working in a stores or warehouse environment. The successful candidate will be IT literate with a working knowledge of procurement and stores management systems. A Literacy and Numeracy qualification at Level 2 / GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above is a pre- requisite for the post.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.

The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of current full valid driving licence.

We offer an excellent package, opportunities for professional development and training, a supportive and collaborative team culture, an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance and welfare programme, sports and social clubs with free use of gym.

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as responsibility and teamwork.

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for all applications is Sunday 23 February 2025, with the selection process anticipated to take place on 6 March 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially & ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.