Stores Team Leader -CMB2000e

Join Cumberland Council as a Stores Team Leader!

We’re looking for a proactive and organised individual to lead the operations of our Highways depot stores across Cumberland. As Stores Team Leader, you’ll supervise stock control, ensure the security and tidiness of depot assets, and support health and safety compliance. You’ll manage a small team and play a key role in maintaining accurate records of plant, materials, and equipment, while also supporting winter service operations such as gritting and ploughing.

Who we’re looking for

To succeed, you’ll need a good general education (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent), a full UK driving licence, and strong ICT skills. Experience in stores management, highways maintenance, and stock control is essential. We value initiative, teamwork, and flexibility to travel across depots. Join us and help keep Cumbria moving safely and efficiently.

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 08/09/2025

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.