Stores Person - Procurement & Supplies DepartmentPermanent Contract, Full time Hours.The Stores Person will report to the Warehouse Supervisor or nominated person(s).Responsibilities include:Perform relevant materials handling tasks for the purpose of receipt, put-away, storage, picking and issuing of stock to other locations.Goods receiving and quality assurance of stock items and/or non-stock items received for cross-docking.Physically put-away all stock items delivered to Point of Use locations and remove any waste packaging to the appropriate location.Notify Line Manager and or relevant location manager if agreed procedures / SLA's with regard to Point of Use (PoU) Processes not being followed.Hold and maintain relevant qualifications to enable them perform their duties.Ensure that warehouse premises (including stockyards, services and stocks) are maintained in proper condition in terms of hygiene, cleanliness and security, and take all appropriate measures and precautions to prevent deterioration, misuse, misappropriation or loss of goods.Ensure the safe disposal of all stores waste including containers, boxes, cartons and pallets.Work as part of a team and take individual responsibility as required in all materials management matters within the Stores.Operate and maintain mechanical handling equipment used for materials handling, including forklift trucks, stackers, tugs, trucks, trolleys, etc. in keeping with best and safe practice.Carry out other duties appropriate to the role which may be assigned from time to time in respect of Logistics and Inventory Management (L&IM) activity.Maintain required records as directed.Ensure compliance with any safety procedures that are in place and to comply with current Health and Safety legislation.Advise and participate as required in developing and implementing safety policies/protocols throughout the Purchasing & Supplies Department.Eligibility Criteria:Experience of working in a stores, warehouse and/or hospital environment.Excellent attention to detail.Excellent communication skills.Ability to work effectively as part of a team.The successful candidate must be able to travel independently between hospital and stores locations as required.Closing date for applications is 1pm on Wednesday, 17th December 2025.MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.Mercy University Hospital (MUH)MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services.We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services.Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand. We recently opened our Blarney Rehabilitation Unit, a post-acute care specialist rehabilitation unit with 50 beds in Blarney, County Cork.We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually. We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours. We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance. From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team.We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.