Storekeeper and Labourer

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading facilities management company as a Storesperson Labourer in Colchester. This pivotal role supports logistics and warehouse operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day activities. You'll engage in various tasks, from assisting with distribution to maintaining safety standards. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Lifestyle rewards

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Qualifications

• Practical understanding of logistics, warehouse, and distribution operations.
• Full UK driving license held for 2+ years.
• Over 25 years of age to drive company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Support activities related to Central Quartermaster Services.
• Conduct daily checks on LOLER equipment.
• Monitor health and safety standards in all operations.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer-focused attitude

Education

BPSS clearance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Role: Storesperson Labourer

Here at Merville Barracks, Colchester, Circular Road South, Colchester, your role is pivotal to us delivering the best possible service for our colleagues and clients. This key role keeps the day-to-day operations running smoothly, and your importance to our facilities management is essential!

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting activities related to Central Quartermaster Services and the detached Independent Unit, ensuring standards of service in accordance with the Service Standard Statement (SSS), authority regulations, and contractual terms.
• Delivering contracted outputs via Sodexo and MOD IT systems.
• Supporting Warehouse and Distribution Senior Storekeepers or Military Line Managers as requested.

What you'll do:

• Undertake assigned tasks supporting distribution, warehouse, and independent unit team delivery outputs.
• Assist with the availability, serviceability, and movement of all Garrison RQMS or independent unit stores.
• Attend team briefs, huddles, and meetings as required.
• Maintain professional work standards at all times.
• Conduct daily checks on LOLER equipment, including forklift trucks (once trained).
• Help prepare clothing packs for units deploying on operations, as directed.
• Collect stores from the military DO.
• Care for all company and authority-used equipment, reporting faults to management.
• Deliver logistics output in accordance with MOD regulations and procedures.
• Monitor health and safety standards in all operations, maintaining required levels.
• Report unsafe behaviors, near misses, and incidents promptly to support a 'Zero Harm' culture.
• Develop and maintain positive internal and external networks (both Sodexo and MOD).
• Engage in ongoing professional development in warehouse and distribution roles.
• Support ad hoc service delivery as required.
• Assist in passing internal and external audits successfully.

What you bring:

• Practical understanding of logistics, warehouse, and distribution operations.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Full UK driving license held for 2+ years.
• Over 25 years of age to drive company vehicles.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and welfare in the workplace.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Customer-focused attitude.
• Previous relevant experience.
• Experience managing customer relationships in a warehouse environment.
• BPSS clearance.

What we offer:

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

• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!