Pantry Assistant

Part-time (30 hours per week) Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027

We are a values-driven organisation committed to our mission of One team transforming lives.

Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable people across Stockport every day. It also means being part of a forward-looking thriving organisation that prides itself on being a great place to work.

Join our team as a Pantry Assistant and help provide vital support to local people every day. This role is perfect if you want to give back to the community while staying active and engaged.

Youll be at the heart of our pantry network; collecting and delivering food keeping stock organised and ensuring everything meets food safety standards. Its hands-on work that involves lifting boxes and moving between locations so youll need to be physically able and have a full driving licence.

Beyond the practical tasks youll build relationships with volunteers suppliers and pantry members creating a welcoming inclusive environment. Youll also support cash handling during sessions and help promote the positive impact of our pantries.

If youre organised proactive and passionate about helping others this is your chance to make a real difference.

The SHG Be You approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are and to be that person at work in line with SHGs looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.

This role will be onSKylightterms and conditions.

The successful applicants appointment will be subject to satisfactorybasicclearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

We understand that if youdontmeet every requirement you may be hesitant to apply but westill want to hear from you and encourage you tosubmitan applicationdetailing your experiences achievements and the value you can bring to our team.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application please contact the People & OD Team on

Please note that we do not accept applications through third-party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed please apply directly through our careers page.

If you would like to informally discuss the Pantry Assistant role please contact Jay Makipour Inclusion & Support Services Manager onor email

We strongly recommend an early application as we will be interviewing throughout the duration of the role being open and reserve the right to close the role early if we successfully appoint.

Closing date: 4th January 2026
Interview date: 12th January 2026

Welcome to Stockport Homes Group (SHG) an umbrella organisation for four socially responsible interdependent companies within the housing sector. What makes us unique is our vision: one where entrepreneurship and commercialisation go hand in hand with social impact.

We are Stockports largest landlord managing over 12000 properties on behalf of Stockport Council and Private Landlords as well as our own growing portfolio of new build homes.

As builders landlords architects and developers we believe in collective responsibility for more affordable housing. Equally through a commitment to a range of wrap around services we look for ways to improve peoples lives: fromadvice and support on health and wellbeing to employmenteducational opportunitiesand help in the home.

All our profit is reinvested within thegroup to maximise opportunities for those who most need our help.

Companies within SHG:

Stockport Homes- Stockport Homes was formed in 2005 to manage housing stock across Stockport on behalf of Stockport Council. As a limited company we operate as an ALMO which is an Arms length management organisation so whilst the company is owned by the Council we operate independently on day-to-day matters and in delivering services to our customers. We are committed to providing quality homes across Stockport and listening to the voice of our customers to continually improve our services.

Three Sixty - Three Sixty delivers innovative high-quality construction maintenance and facilities management services across Stockport Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are trades people who operate with a friendly community-led approach. We get the balance right between excellent customer service and service delivery. We take pride in giving back to our local communities and each year we Gift Aid our profits to SKylight to support the work they do to help Stockport and the borough thrive.

Skylight - SKylight is a Charitable Community Benefit Society established in 2018 dedicated to transforming lives in Stockport. We work closely with local communities to support people into employment alleviate poverty and enhance digital skills. Our services help individuals live independently while fostering strong community networks particularly for those facing disadvantages. We are proud to contribute to making Stockport a great place to live and work.

Viaduct Housing Partnership - Formed in 2017 Viaduct is a development partnership between Stockport Homes Group and Stockport Council focusing on building more affordable homes in Stockport.

SHG is proud to be an award-winning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a public-private sector fusion SHG is focused on future growth and excellence - looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey.