Marquee and Porterage Operative

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

Job summary

A leading global organization in Portsmouth is looking for a Marquee and Porterage Operative to support Armed Forces personnel. Responsibilities include erecting and dismantling marquesses for events and providing porterage duties. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £12.71 to £14.21 per hour after training, along with various employee benefits. Candidates must have a full UK driving license and be willing to undergo training.

Benefits

10% discount at Costcutter shop

Free car parking

Reduced cost gym use

Subsidised food

Access to Historic Dockyard

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving License is required.
• Forklift experience preferred but training will be provided.
• Must have been continuously resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Erect and dismantle marquesses for events up to 500 people.
• Assist with office moves and other porterage duties.
• Move pallets using a Forklift Truck in the waste area.

Skills

Erecting and dismantling marquesses

Forklift operation

Effective communication

Willingness to undergo training

Job description

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

Responsibilities & Requirements

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

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Benefits

• 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.

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