Business Support Assistant (Stores & Fleet)

Business Support Assistant (Stores & Fleet)

Location: Spennymoor
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £25,949.00 per annum (Inclusive of April 2026 pay award)
Closing Date: 3 April 2026 at 5.00pm

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Support Assistant (Stores & Fleet) to join our Stores Team within the Property Maintenance and Construction Department, based in Spennymoor.

About the Role

In this varied and hands-on role, you will support the delivery of an effective and responsive business support service, with a primary focus on stores and fleet operations across all geographical areas of the Property Maintenance Department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with day-to-day stores and fleet activities to support operational teams.
• Providing a high-quality business support service across multiple locations.
• Undertaking manual handling tasks as required.
• Carrying out driving duties in support of the role.

This is a practical role suited to someone who enjoys being active, working as part of a team, and playing a key part in the smooth running of our in-house stores operation.

About You

Whilst not essential, experience within a materials procurement, stores, or warehouse environment would be advantageous. You will be:

• Highly organised, with the ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Customer-focused, with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Flexible, reliable, and willing to get stuck in.

A full and valid driving licence is essential for this role.

The Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working, including up to 3 days working from home per week for some positions, where appropriate to the role
• Access to Bernicia Own Benefits, offering discounts on shopping, groceries, holidays and days out
• Generous pension scheme

About Us

At Bernicia, we’re passionate about providing quality homes and services that make a real difference to people’s lives. A good home creates opportunities, and we’re proud to support over 60,000 customers across the North East.

We’re one of the region’s largest and most successful housing providers and have proudly held the Investors in People Gold Award since 2010. Our culture is shaped by the Bernicia Way, which puts people at the heart of everything we do—working together, respecting one another, being accountable, and demonstrating integrity and leadership.

Additional Information

You may be required to drive for business purposes as part of this role. Where driving is required, a current and valid driving licence must be held.

For Further Information

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact:
Bradley Skee on 0191 238 3112 or Ryan Strang on 0191 238 3221

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised, should we receive a large volume of applications.

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The Group is fully committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and we particularly welcome applicants from groups who are currently under represented at Bernicia.