Logistics Operative

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Finance

MiDeals discounts

Cycle-to-work

Life cover

Enhanced pension

Job summary

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services is seeking a reliable Logistics Operative at our Swanwick site to coordinate receipt, movement, storage and disposal of goods while supporting Workplace and Facilities Management teams.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, the ability to obtain SC Security Clearance, and solid health & safety knowledge. Experience in logistics or facilities management is preferred. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance.
• Understanding of safe working practices, manual handling requirements and health and safety procedures.
• Experience in logistics, distribution, facilities management, workplace services or a customer-facing operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receipt, distribution, storage and disposal of parcels, equipment and goods across locations.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries and stored items ensuring audit and safety compliance.
• Operate forklift and other logistics equipment following full training.
• Support furniture moves and workplace projects across sites.
• Provide excellent customer service to colleagues, customers, suppliers and service providers.

Skills

Driving licence

Security clearance

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Better places, thriving communities.

Location: Swanwick

Shift: 40 Hours, Monday to Friday

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a reliable and organised Logistics Operative to coordinate the receipt, movement, storage and disposal of goods across our Swanwick site, while supporting the wider Workplace and Facilities Management teams.

Role Responsibilities

• Coordinate the receipt, distribution, collection, storage and disposal of parcels, equipment and other goods across multiple locations.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, collections and stored items, ensuring audit, security and compliance requirements are met.
• Safely operate logistics equipment and vehicles, including forklift trucks, pallet trucks, flatbed trucks and tail-lift vehicles, following the appropriate training.
• Support furniture moves, workplace projects, housekeeping activities and other operational requirements across the sites.
• Provide excellent customer service when working with colleagues, customers, suppliers and service providers.

Required Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance.
• Understanding of safe working practices, manual handling requirements and health and safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within logistics, distribution, facilities management, workplace services or a customer-facing operational environment.
• A proactive, flexible and reliable approach, with the ability to work across the Hedge End and Swanwick sites.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to work with customers and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while taking individual responsibility for completing tasks accurately and safely.
• A forklift truck licence, material handling certification or knowledge of inventory and asset management processes would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within Mitie
• The chance to work on a high‑profile, safety‑critical contract
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on wellbeing and collaboration

There's a place for you at Mitie, join us today!

• We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home.
• We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme.
• For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee.
• Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
• When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices.
• You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year.
• You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost.
• There are many choices!
• We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform.
• And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Life cover of up to four times your salary is available.
• We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
• We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work.
• There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
• Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people.
• Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us.
• We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Chloe Smailes at [e-mail].

Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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