Logistics Operative - Forward Delivery

Serco Limited; Carterton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days' holiday plus bank holidays (5

Pension up to 6%

Internal courses & qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across retailers

Volunteer day

Job summary

Serco Limited is seeking a Logistics Operative at RAF Brize Norton. The role supports essential logistics at one of the RAF’s busiest stations, ensuring resources are available where and when needed to back operational activities.

You will contribute to safe, efficient, and reliable service delivery daily. Requirements include logistics experience, a C1 driving licence, and strong MS Office skills with good communication.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a logistics, supply chain or warehouse environment.
• Driving licence with Category C1 entitlement.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver logistics activities in line with approved work instructions and operational requirements.
• Maintain high standards of safety and promote a positive zero-harm culture.
• Ensure compliance with the Serco Management System and health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Use logistics systems to support movement, storage and issue of materials.
• Identify and report safety, compliance or operational concerns to the leader.
• Support wider logistics operations and undertake additional duties as required.

Skills

Logistics experience

Driving licence C1

MS Office

Communication skills

Safety-conscious

MJDI training

Forklift licence desirable

Tools

MJDI

Job description

Logistics Operative

Location: RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX
Salary: £25,600.00per annum plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Full-time 37 hours per week - Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.30pm Friday 8am - 1pm.

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Logistics Operative in our Defence - Airfield Services team, you'll help deliver essential logistics support at RAF Brize Norton, ensuring the right resources are available where and when they're needed to support operational activities. Your work will contribute to safe, efficient, and reliable service delivery every day.

Working as part of a collaborative logistics team, you'll play an important role in maintaining operational readiness across one of the RAF's busiest stations. Our work touches lives, supports critical defence capabilities, and creates a positive impact through trusted service delivery. You'll be part of a team that takes pride in delivering the right outcome first time while helping to impact a better future.

What you'll do as a Logistics Operative

• Deliver logistics activities in line with approved work instructions and operational requirements.
• Maintain high standards of safety and promote a positive Zero Harm reporting culture.
• Ensure compliance with the Serco Management System and relevant health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Use logistics systems and processes to support the effective movement, storage and issue of materials.
• Identify and report safety, compliance or operational concerns to the appropriate leader.
• Support wider logistics operations and undertake additional reasonable duties as required.

Does this sound like you?

• Experience working within a logistics, supply chain or warehouse environment.
• Current driving licence including Category C1 entitlement.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work safely while following established procedures and standards.
• Forklift Truck Counterbalance licence is desirable, although training can be provided.
• Willingness to learn new systems, including Ministry of Defence Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) training.

What we offer

• 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Vetting and checks:

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance and the ability to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to successfully complete a colour perception test and an Occupational Health Questionnaire. UK residency requirements may apply depending on the level of security clearance required.