Logistics Operative

Package Description

• 37.5 Hours Per week
• £11.06 Per Hour
• Monday-Friday 7am to 4pm
• Full protective uniform supplied 
• Full training provided
• Frequent transport links within a short walk 
• Use of site facilities, free parking, access to gym on site for small fee,
• Cycle to work scheme, free drink vending
• Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition.

Job Introduction

About the role

We believe in work-life balance not only for our clients, but our people too and we have a fabulous opportunity for you to join our team as a Logistics Operative!

To provide our fantastic shipping services required to support the Distribution and Logistics functions at GSK Stevenage site you’ll be providing support for all outgoing mail and goods shipments handled by us.

You’ll be ensuring that all cross-border shipments that originate from site or are executed by a third-party following, comply with regulatory and client requirements. There will be use of an onsite vehicle, so it is essential that you have a full driving licence.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

A few things about you

If you are a flexible and approachable individual with great communication skills and computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products this could be the perfect role for you! 

A clean driving licence and ADR qualification is desirable and if you also have experience in a similar role that would be great but, if you don’t have these, we would still love to hear from you!

Please note that the nature of this job can be physical, and you must comply with statutory health, hygiene, and safety quality standards. We will provide the training and will support you every step of the way!

As Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do, there’ll be procedures, site specific guidelines / requirements and regulations to follow.

About The Company

Why choose Sodexo?

You don’t just join Sodexo, you belong.   

What do we mean when we say belong?  

It’s simple. You create a company where everyone is respected and feels that their ideas count. You take care of the quality of life of your people. You make your workplace inclusive, encouraging people to bring their whole self to work every day. That’s our philosophy in a nutshell.   

A career at Sodexo won’t tie you down, it actively encourages your progress. The diverse range of roles we offer is truly infinite. Whatever your skills, experience or passion, you’ll be encouraged and supported to have a fulfilling career.  

We are committed to being an inclusive 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 Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.  We have also launched Be Heard which an employee network is designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

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.   

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

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

Our benefits:   

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life, health and wellbeing for our employees we provide discounts and benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs. In addition to the essentials like 20 days holidays (plus bank holidays) and pension contribution, we can help you take advantage of being part of Sodexo with benefits such as;    

• Sodexo Discounts - discounts from over 1,200 top retailers with you earning WOW Points (cashback) as you shop   
• Talk – a free wellbeing support helpline for you and your family   
• Up to three paid days each year to volunteer
• Your Lucky Number Employee Lottery (this also supports the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation)
• Cycle to work    
• Life assurance