About the Role

The successful candidate will ensure goods are received, stored and distributed correctly and the prison stores are maintained to the highest standard at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring that day to day stock control takes place so that appropriate stock levels are maintained.
• Operate a computer based stock control system so that correct data is recorded in a timely fashion and available as required.
• Transport stock items to the required location so that items are available for timely use.
• Document accurately all work carried out in accordance with the company systems and procedures.
• Dispose of damaged stock appropriately so that health and safety requirements are met.
• Ensure the maintenance of security within the prison environment by compliance with security instructions.

Essential Skills

• A full driving licence

Desirable Skills

• Fork Lift Truck licence
• Experience in manual and/or computerised stock control systems

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Care & Rehabilitation Services

HMP Oakwood is an innovative prison which has been highlighted by HM Inspectorate of Prisons as an “Impressive institution, with a culture of decency and respect. Driven by courageous leadership, excellent peer-led initiatives and outstanding management of learning and skills provisions”. Within Care and Rehabilitation Services, the philosophy of our prisons is to rehabilitate offenders and equip them to re-integrate into mainstream society on release. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible to reflect life in the outside community. Our aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe and causes of prison stress are minimised. Central to our philosophy is the relationship between staff and prisoners. Our training and operational practices emphasise the need to treat prisoners with dignity and respect and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] staff build positive and supportive relationships with the prisoners in their care. HMP Oakwood is one of the largest prisons in England and Wales, providing places for up to approximately 2100 Category C male prisoners.

Additional Information

If you join us, you can be sure that you’ll find a secure, friendly and professional working environment and be given all the support, training and encouragement you need to build and develop a successful career with us. For more information about HMP Oakwood please visit https://hmpoakwood.co.uk/. Equality and Diversity is an important part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Care and Rehabilitation Services. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a fully inclusive employer who aims to support all employees to be their true selves. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for either the role or during the recruitment process. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Care and Rehabilitation Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk and each employee is expected to support these goals. Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and the Secretary of State for the Home Office and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You must be eligible to work in the UK and you will need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 5 years as part of the security screening process for this role. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the International business of Allied Universal, the world’s leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500. Allied Universal delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the third largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately $23 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers, communities and people. For more information, visit [Employer hidden].com. In the UK, the company has an extensive network of offices and more than 31,000 employees.