October 14, 2024

Scottish Prison Service

Shotts

Stores Assistant

To provide an effective and efficient service through the ordering, receipt and distribution of purchases for HMP Shotts. Receiving, distribution and dispatching of stock/finished goods for/from Central Stores for/from HMP Shotts Offender Outcomes.

Responsibilities

Order, receipt and distribute purchases to relevant areas. Process inter-Establishment requests and arrange receipt/delivery to the requestor’s destination.

Provide Forklift support to HMP Shotts industries areas. Order, receipt and distribute stock and finished goods liasing with Central Stores, HMP Shotts and other relevant Establishments.

Order, receipt and distribution of goods requested and process Internal stock and finished goods requests

Maintain accurate records manually and utilising Agresso to comply with SPS Finance and Policy

Unloading and loading of vehicles manually or by mechanical means

Person Specification

SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are eight, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them, you will be assessed on those identified as key to role.

Qualification Requirements

A minimum of 3 Standard Grades, or equivalent, including English and Mathematics or Arithmetic, (at Grade 3 or above) or relevant experience working within an administrative role. ESSENTIAL

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements

Competent in the use Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, Outlook etc. ESSENTIAL

Ability to work individually and as part of a team to achieve a goal. ESSENTIAL

Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders verbally and electronically. ESSENTIAL

Previous experience working in a Finance Function. ESSENTIAL

Behaviour Requirements

Listen & Communicate

Relationships & Collaboration

Selection method 1

Final Stage Interview