Stores Person

Competitive

The Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland, Edinburgh

Full time
Permanent

Posted 1 day ago, 25 Jun | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: JUN20264567

Location ref: Edinburgh

Full Job Description

About us

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is a wildlife conservation charity with a bold vision: a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.

Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park are our gateways to the natural world through which people can experience nature.

The role

To assist in the provision of stores section services to the Animal Care Department at Edinburgh Zoo in line with agreed procedures and quality standards and in support of RZSS’ vision and mission.

Some of the things you’ll do:

Ensures food supply comes into the zoo and is delivered to the animal areas each day as a priority.
Assists in the control of stock levels, including annual and other regular stock takes.
Maintains stock control records and other stock control activities in line with agreed procedures and standards.
Issues and transports goods around the park to meet the requirements of the relevant animal sections daily.
Collects agreed goods, supplies and samples from sections around the park, as well as suppliers, before delivering as required.
Maintains the safe and clean condition of the stores section and vehicles, and reports all items requiring maintenance as set out in the relevant procedures.

What we’re looking for:

Educated to standard grade level or equivalent qualifications
Basic knowledge and understanding of stock control systems
Full UK driving licence
Accuracy and attention to detail in record-keeping

Please see the role profile for further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria.

What you’ll get in return:

Starting pro-rated salary of £23,868.
37.5hr working week (one full-time, two part-time roles available)
34 days annual leave (pro rata)
Discount in both retail/catering
Access to a healthcare plan
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), that provide 24-hour counselling and support, including health, legal, finance, wellbeing and family advice
Employer contributory pension scheme
You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK.

If this role excites you and aligns with your career aspirations, click APPLY now.

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK and Basic Disclosure check.

Please note that shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live. The advert will close once a successful candidate has been found.

Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications, as soon as possible.

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.

Direct job link

https://www.s1jobs.com/job/stores-person-127020102

About this company

The Royal Zoological Society Of Scotland

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The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is a wildlife conservation charity with a bold vision: a world where nature is protected, valued and loved. But we cannot achieve this alone. Our vision needs an inspired and empowered worldwide community to join together – and you have a role to play. Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park are our gateways to the natural world through which people can experience nature.

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