Logistics Operative

Mitie Group plc.; Swanwick CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a reliable Logistics Operative at our Swanwick site. This role covers receipt, movement and storage of goods, with responsibilities across multiple locations and teams.

You will maintain records, adhere to audit and safety requirements, and provide excellent customer service to colleagues and suppliers. A full, clean UK driving licence is required, and SC clearance may be needed for certain duties.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence is required.
• Experience in logistics, distribution, facilities management or customer-facing operations is preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to work safely and follow health and safety procedures.
• Willingness to work across multiple sites and support moves or projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receipt, distribution, storage and disposal of parcels and goods across Swanwick site.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries and stored items for audit and compliance.
• Safely operate logistics equipment and vehicles following training.
• Support workplace projects and housekeeping across sites.
• Provide excellent customer service to colleagues, suppliers and service providers.

Skills

Forklift licence

Customer service

Teamwork

Accuracy

Health and safety awareness

Job description

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. Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role:
• 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., 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.