Storekeeper

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Stores Storekeeper, where your experience in warehouse operations will be invaluable. This role involves supporting a dynamic team at a military site, ensuring smooth operations, and maintaining stock control. You'll contribute to essential site safety and operations while collaborating with engineers and management. The company values its employees and offers a supportive environment with mental health resources, financial tools, and opportunities for personal growth. If you're ready to make an impact and thrive in a rewarding role, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Lifestyle rewards

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Cycle to Work

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or stores environment is essential.
• Strong focus on health, safety, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock control and assist with deliveries and returns.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Warehouse Operations

Communication Skills

Numerical Skills

Customer Service

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Age 25+ for Insurance Purposes

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Forklift

Job description

40 hours per week
Monday - Friday
£12.21 per hour
Free Car parking
Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is Colchester, CO2 7UT

Job Introduction

Are you experienced in stores or warehouse operations and ready to take the next step in a dynamic, technical environment? We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Stores Storekeeper to support our Technical Stores team at Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester. You'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, maintaining stock control, and supporting both our engineering teams and clients through reliable and safe service delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that supports a diverse defence engineering and FM environment while contributing to essential site operations and safety.

What you'll do:

1. Receive, check, and issue stores materials in line with company procedures.
2. Maintain stock levels and support deliveries, returns, and general warehouse duties.
3. Assist the Warehouse and Distribution Senior Storekeepers or Military Line Manager when required.
4. Uphold health, safety, and welfare standards, adhering to Sodexo and legislative policies.
5. Keep the store area organised and compliant with health & safety regulations.
6. Work collaboratively with the Service Delivery team, including engineers and management.
7. Escort deliveries and ensure accurate processing of incoming and outgoing goods.
8. Respond to queries through the Technical Mailbox, ensuring timely resolution.
9. Support ongoing audits and contribute to continuous service improvement.
10. Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by management.

What you bring:

1. Previous experience in a warehouse or stores environment.
2. Practical numerical and communication skills.
3. Good understanding of Health, Safety and Welfare in the workplace.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Strong customer service focus.
6. Full UK driving licence held for at least 2 years.
7. Must be 25+ years old (for insurance purposes related to company vehicle use).

Desirable:

1. Prior experience in a similar technical/FM storekeeping role.
2. Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
3. Forklift licence.
4. Basic understanding of FM-related stock such as electrical, mechanical, and plumbing parts.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice.
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards.
• Discounts for you & family.
• Financial tools & retirement plan.
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!