Stores Operative
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,989 to £26,403 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff, CF5 5 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EHS00854 |
Summary
About us
The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Environment and Housing Services supports safe, sustainable and well‑managed communities across the Vale. The service works to ensure that operational teams have the resources and systems they need to deliver high‑quality services to residents, businesses and visitors.
Within the Business Support – Director’s Office, we are ambitious and forward‑thinking, embracing new ways of working and continuously improving how services are delivered. We are open to new ideas and accountable for the decisions we make, working together with colleagues and partners to provide an efficient, reliable and safe service.
We are proud to serve the Vale of Glamorgan and committed to demonstrating high standards of professionalism, collaboration and customer focus in everything we do.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 4 £25,989 - £26,403 SP 6-7
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: Full‑time (ability and willingness to work unsociable hours required)
Main Place of Work: The Alps
Description:We are looking to appoint a Stores Operative (Driver / Yard) to provide an efficient and effective stores service based at The Alps, with travel to other locations across the Vale as required.
The role involves receiving, storing, issuing and managing materials, maintaining accurate stock records, supporting stock control and ensuring the yard and stores compounds are kept safe, clean and well organised. You will also assist with stock takes, manual handling tasks and deputise for the Stores Supervisor when required.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe working environment, complying with health and safety legislation, and supporting Environment and Housing Services in delivering essential operational services.
About you
You will need:
We are looking for someone who is reliable, motivated and able to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
You will have:
Experience of stores and supply chain operations
Experience of stock taking exercises
Knowledge of stock control software
Good knowledge of building materials
Working knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Excellent verbal and good written communication skills
A positive, self‑motivated “can‑do” attitude
Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads
You will be flexible, adaptable, confident in problem‑solving and committed to delivering a high standard of service in line with the Council’s values.
Additional information
For Further Information, contact: Sarah Baker – Team Leader Business Support and Finance. Email – sabaker@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Environment and Housing Services supports safe, sustainable and well‑managed communities across the Vale. The service works to ensure that operational teams have the resources and systems they need to deliver high‑quality services to residents, businesses and visitors.
Within the Business Support – Director’s Office, we are ambitious and forward‑thinking, embracing new ways of working and continuously improving how services are delivered. We are open to new ideas and accountable for the decisions we make, working together with colleagues and partners to provide an efficient, reliable and safe service.
We are proud to serve the Vale of Glamorgan and committed to demonstrating high standards of professionalism, collaboration and customer focus in everything we do.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 4 £25,989 - £26,403 SP 6-7
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: Full‑time (ability and willingness to work unsociable hours required)
Main Place of Work: The Alps
Description:We are looking to appoint a Stores Operative (Driver / Yard) to provide an efficient and effective stores service based at The Alps, with travel to other locations across the Vale as required.
The role involves receiving, storing, issuing and managing materials, maintaining accurate stock records, supporting stock control and ensuring the yard and stores compounds are kept safe, clean and well organised. You will also assist with stock takes, manual handling tasks and deputise for the Stores Supervisor when required.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe working environment, complying with health and safety legislation, and supporting Environment and Housing Services in delivering essential operational services.
About you
You will need:
We are looking for someone who is reliable, motivated and able to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
You will have:
Experience of stores and supply chain operations
Experience of stock taking exercises
Knowledge of stock control software
Good knowledge of building materials
Working knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Excellent verbal and good written communication skills
A positive, self‑motivated “can‑do” attitude
Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads
You will be flexible, adaptable, confident in problem‑solving and committed to delivering a high standard of service in line with the Council’s values.
Additional information
For Further Information, contact: Sarah Baker – Team Leader Business Support and Finance. Email – sabaker@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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