Warehouse Operative

Package Description

• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Thursday 8am - 430pm & Friday 8am - 4pm
• £11.58 per hour 
• Free onsite parking
• Use of site facilities including the Gym

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Job Introduction

As a Warehouse Operative here at Merville Barracks in Colchester you're role is pivotal to us delivering the best possible service for our colleagues and clients. You will be responsible for providing all activities associated in relation to Central Quartermaster Services as part of the team, ensuring, standards of service detailed in the Service Standard Statement (SSS), associated authority regulations and within the schedules of the contractual terms and conditions are achieved, maintained and developed for the assigned operational business area. Deliver contracted output via both Sodexo and MOD IT operational systems and support the Warehouse and Distribution Senior Storekeepers as requested

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.  

What You'll do:

• Daily undertaking of assigned tasks in supporting the distribution and warehouse team deliver required delivery outputs and associated tasks.
• As a trained MJDI Material Accountant (MA) you are required to perform the following tasks:
•    (1) Demand processing and management.
•           (2) Issue and receipt of items
•           (3) Stocktaking
•           (4) Maintenance of records for item with and without NSNs,
•           (5) Management of records for items held in Articles in Use (AinU) and items held as stock (SAFI)
• Support with the availability, serviceability and movement of all Garrison RQMS held unit stores.   
• To maintain excellent client/customer relationships.
• To attend team briefs, huddles and meetings as required.
• To maintain professional work standards at all times.
• To care for all Company and Authority used equipment and ensure that any faults are reported to management.
• Deliver the logistic output in accordance with MOD regulations and procedures.
• To continually monitor all Health and Safety standards in all service operations and ensure they are maintained at the required level.
• To report unsafe behaviours, near misses and accidents/incidents to management in a timely manner to support our ‘Zero Harm’ culture.
• Develop and maintain a positive internal and external network (both Sodexo and MOD).
• Continued professional learning and development in warehouse and distribution.
• Support with the delivery of adhoc service contracts such as; pest control, laundry & dry cleaning, tailoring and cobbling services as requested.
• Support the team in the successful passing of all internal and external audits.
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks and/or instructions as directed by management

What you bring:

Essential:

• Practical numerical, interpersonal and communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.
• Working knowledge of Health, Safety and Welfare in the workplace.
• Able to work on own initiative within a team environment.
• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Skilled in working effectively as part of a team.
• Must be customer service focussed.  

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working within the sphere of military Logistic with a working knowledge of the military stores accounting system MJDI (Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory) at Material Accountant (MA) level.
• Proven experience of managing customer relationships in a warehouse environment.
• Will need to undergo BPSS clearance

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment  
• Competitive compensation  
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  

About The Company

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.