Logistics Porter

Serco Limited; Shrivenham; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Shrivenham is seeking a Logistics Porter to support the Defence Academy. The role requires teamwork and good communication skills to move equipment and assist with logistics tasks. Applicants should be physically fit and capable of working both independently and as part of a team, with flexibility in work ethic being essential. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including onsite parking and training opportunities.

Benefits

Free, secure onsite parking

Opportunities for sports and activities

Competitive salaries with annual reviews

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work as a team or unsupervised.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage workloads and resources.
• Physically fit to conduct manual handling tasks.
• Driving licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide porter service for movement of equipment.
• Assist with the setting up and return of equipment.
• Receive, check, and deliver goods.
• Clear waste materials as required.
• Reconfigure teaching facilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexible work ethic

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Use of hand tools

Job description

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Logistics Porter
UK Defence Academy, Shrivenham, SN6 8LA
Permanent, Full Time, (Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week)
£24,145.56 per annum plus benefits

The Defence Academy sits within a beautiful and secure site which hosts 2 lakes and is surrounded by acres of scenic woodland. The Academy trains the future commanders and staff officers of all three UK Armed Services and those from many countries around the world.
The key purpose of this role is to provide porter service on request for the movement of equipment and goods within the confines of the campus during normal working hours, in support of the defence Academy of the United Kingdom and Serco.

Key Responsibilities:

- General portage tasking as required.
- The Movement, setting up and return of equipment used at instructional venues.
- Movement of stores, furniture and equipment as required.
- Clearance of waste materials as required.
- Assist reprographics staff with JSCSC/DA course material delivery as required.
- Receive, check, record and delivery goods received.
- Reconfiguration of teaching facilities.
- Movement of furniture associated with Churn tasking.
- Erecting and striking of Tentage and camp stores as required.


What We're Looking For:

- Able to work as a team or unsupervised.
- Flexible work ethic.
- Good Communication and interpersonal.
- Able to manage workloads and resources to achieve results.
- Able to use hand tools for packing and unpacking of stores items.
- Able to follow Health and safety policies and procedures.
- Physically fit to conduct manual handling task
- Driving Licence (Desirable)


What We Offer:
The Defence Academy sits within a beautiful and secure site which hosts 2 lakes and is surrounded by acres of scenic woodland. The Academy trains the future commanders and staff officers of all three UK Armed Services and those from many countries around the world. Other benefits of working on this site include:

- Free, secure onsite parking.
- Opportunity to join many sports and activity clubs (heavily subsidised subscription costs).
- Fully equipped riding stables, with the opportunity for lessons.


- Other sporting facilities include tennis courts, Astro-turf football pitches and much more.
- Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
- Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
- Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
- Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.


MoD Security Clearance. Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.
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