Storekeeper – Part-time – Westminster, SW1A0PW

Overview

Storekeeper – Part-time – Westminster, SW1A0PW

Storekeeper – Part-Time

House of Lords – Catering and Retail Services

BELONG HERE. TOGETHER, WE MAKE PARLIAMENT HAPPEN.

As a Storekeeper, you’ll play an important role in supporting the UK’s parliamentary democracy. Your work will help Members carry out their responsibilities effectively – contributing to something bigger than any one role.

You’ll be part of a collaborative community, working alongside colleagues from a wide range of professions. Together, we make Parliament happen.

You’ll be based on the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster – a unique working environment shaped by history and powered by the people who work here today.

Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, you’ll also play an important role in helping to manage the receipt, inspection, storage and distribution of food, beverages, cleaning materials, equipment and consumables across the Parliamentary Estate.

You’ll contribute to the smooth running of catering operations by helping to ensure deliveries are received accurately, stock is stored safely, and inventory records are maintained to a high standard. Working in line with food safety, quality assurance and stock control procedures, you’ll help support an efficient and well-organised stores operation that enables colleagues to deliver excellent services.

This role is offered on a 25-hour per week contract and would suit someone who enjoys working as part of a team, has a good eye for detail and takes pride in providing reliable support. Flexibility, a positive approach and a willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement will help you thrive in this role.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll:

• Play an important role in supporting catering operations by receiving, checking and accurately recording deliveries of food, beverages, equipment, consumables and other supplies.
• Help ensure deliveries are received correctly by checking quantities, temperatures, quality, date codes and packaging condition against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Promptly raise any discrepancies, shortages or concerns with the Head Storekeeper to support effective stock control and food safety standards.
• Assist in maintaining accurate delivery records, supplier documentation, stock records and credit notes in line with departmental procedures and the Food Safety Management System.
• Support the safe storage, labelling, distribution and organisation of stock within chilled, frozen and ambient storage areas.
• Contribute to stock ordering, replenishment, transfers and inventory management processes using designated systems and procedures.
• Assist with routine stock checks, stock takes and reconciliations, helping to maintain accurate records and identify any discrepancies.
• Support effective stock rotation using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles and help minimise waste by monitoring stock dates and usage.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who can bring their skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution here.

You’ll have:

• Experience of receiving, checking and recording deliveries accurately, with strong attention to detail.
• An understanding of food safety, health and safety, and stock control procedures, with a commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team, building positive relationships with colleagues and contributing to excellent service delivery.
• Experience of maintaining accurate stock records and supporting inventory management processes.
• Confidence in carrying out stock checks, stock counts and reconciliations accurately.
• An understanding of effective stock rotation and storage practices, helping to maintain quality standards and minimise waste.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to keep stores areas clean, well organised and operating efficiently.
• A proactive and reliable approach, with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and support colleagues where needed.
• Have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.

It would be even better if you have (or are willing to learn):

• Experience using stock control systems.
• Knowledge of delivery temperature controls and traceability procedures. Experience of stocktaking and inventory valuation.
• Food Safety Level 3 qualification.

For full details, please see the job description.

What you’ll get in return

Working at the House of Lords means joining a community that values your wellbeing, growth and contribution.

You’ll benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after one year).

• Generous Civil Service pension scheme.

• A comprehensive Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.

• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities across diverse professions.

• The chance to witness democracy in action and work in a place of historic national significance.

The work we do is vital to the House of Lords – the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It plays a critical role in making laws, scrutinising government, and providing independent expertise on national issues.

Ready to apply?

If you’re looking for an employer where you can belong, grow and thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Please complete your online application by 23:59 on Monday 7^th September 2026.

IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.