Marquee and porterage

Sodexo; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global facility management company is seeking a Marquee and Porterage Operative in Portsmouth. You'll erect and dismantle structures for events, assist with porterage duties, and support Armed Forces personnel. Training is provided for forklift operation and other relevant skills. Join us for a fulfilling role that impacts the community and offers various benefits, including wellbeing support and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

10% discount on Costcutter shop on site

Free car parking

Reduced cost use of gym on site

Subsidised food available on site

Wellbeing Support - Unlimited online resources

Financial Benefits - Discounts, salary finance support

Career Growth - Apprenticeships and learning tools

Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is preferred, but training will be given.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to start early/finish late and work off site.
• Willing to undergo relevant training.
• Willing to use tools.

Responsibilities

• Erecting and dismantling marquess for up to 500 people.
• Erect and dismantle tower platforms.
• Porterage duties including assisting with office moves.
• Occasionally work in the waste area moving pallets using a Forklift Truck.
• Scan ground areas for hazards during the marquee setup.

Skills

Forklift experience

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Willingness to use tools

Job description

• 30 hours per week

• 4 days out of 7 per week

• £12.71 rising to £14.21 after training including PASMA, Marquee Erection Training, and Cat Scanning

• 10% discount on Costcutter shop on site

• Free car parking

• Reduced cost use of gym on site

• Subsidised food available on site

• Access to Historic Dockyard at FMSP Portsmouth

• Families Day and other special events on site

• Sodexo rewards and benefits

• Discounts at Sodexo partner brands

• Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position

Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is PO1 4QT

About the role:

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a global organisation with over 500,000 colleagues worldwide as a Marquee and Porterage Operative and provide support to Armed Forces personnel at HM Naval Base Portsmouth, PO1 4QT. Play your part in making rewarding occasions special for our Armed Forces Personnel. There will be occasional travel to other locations to provide event support.

After training including PASMA, MUTA, and Cat Scanning the rate will rise to £14.21 Per Hour

What you'll do:

• Erecting and dismantling marquess for up to 500 people
• Erect and dismantle tower platforms.
• Porterage duties including assisting with office moves, moving filing cabinets, lockers etc
• Occasionally working in the waste area moving pallets using a Forklift Truck
• Scan Ground areas for Hazards which could be caused by during the Marquee and seating area siting

What we're looking for:

• Forklift experience is preferred, but training will be given if you do not hold certifications. However, please be aware that you will be required to undergo training if you do not have a relevant forklift qualification.
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Be willing to start early/finish late and work off site
• Willing to under go relevant training
• Willing to use tools

What we offer:

Join Sodexo for more than just a job-be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. We offer:

• Wellbeing Support - Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits - Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth - Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and thrive in your own way!