Join Cumberland Council as a Stores Person
We�re looking for a reliable and organised Stores Person to support our Highways operations across Cumbria. In this hands-on role, you�ll help manage depot stores, maintain stock levels, and ensure the safe and efficient handling of plant, materials, and equipment. You�ll play a key part in promoting health, safety, and environmental standards, while keeping our depots clean, secure, and well-run.
Who We�re Looking For
To succeed, you�ll need a full UK driving licence, basic ICT skills, and experience in a stores or materials environment�ideally with knowledge of highways maintenance. You�ll be working across multiple locations, so flexibility and a proactive attitude are essential. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and contribute to vital services, including winter maintenance activities like gritting and ploughing.
We�re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact
[email protected] Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants�
as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We�re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That�s why we�re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer � to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing�
[email protected]. While adjustments aren�t always guaranteed, we�ll always listen and we�ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.�
Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 07/09/2025
- Interview date:�w/c 15/09/2025
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you�re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please Read The Supporting Information
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
- Our Staff Benefits
- Candidate Support
- About Cumberland Council
