Warehouse Caretaker

Oxford Pharmacy Store (OPS), an NHS-owned pharmaceutical wholesaler, is seeking a proactive and reliable Warehouse Caretaker to support the safe, secure and efficient operation of our warehouse facility in Banbury. This is a hands-on role responsible for coordinating site caretaking and facilities activities, ensuring the warehouse remains compliant, well-maintained and fit for operational use. You will work closely with internal teams, contractors and Trust support services to maintain high standards of health, safety and security across the site. This is an excellent opportunity to join an NHS-owned organisation and contribute to the smooth running of a vital pharmaceutical distribution service.,

• To support the day-to-day caretaking and safe running of the warehouse site.
• To act as Health and Safety Officer for the site, supporting compliance with local procedures and Trust policies.
• To coordinate the cleaning contract and oversee the day-to-day delivery of cleaning services, including liaison with appointed providers.
• To coordinate pest control arrangements and ensure any issues are reported, monitored and followed up
• To arrange, monitor and oversee maintenance activity for key site equipment, including forklifts, pallet trucks, MEWPs, air-conditioning units and fridges, working with relevant colleagues where required
• To coordinate servicing, maintenance and issue resolution for fire alarms, intruder alarms, fire extinguishers and related site safety systems., We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values., Understanding of health and safety requirements in a warehouse, stores, facilities or operational environment
• Understanding of the importance of site security, accurate checks, safe working practices and timely reporting of defects.
  
  Demonstrable IT skills, including ability to use Microsoft 365 or equivalent systems., Experience in a warehouse, caretaking, facilities, stores, maintenance coordination or similar operational environment.
• Experience carrying out routine site checks and escalating faults or risks., Experience working in the NHS, pharmaceutical distribution, regulated warehouse or healthcare environment.
  
  Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
  
  At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team