Stores Delivery Assistant

Compass Group UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Storeman to help ensure smooth operations in the Defence sector on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). The role involves cleaning, stock control, and processing deliveries across stores, CFB, and public areas, with strict adherence to health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, self-motivated, and able to work without supervision, with a positive attitude towards customer care and a passion for catering environments.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly with customers and team members.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Positive attitude and commitment to high levels of customer care.
• Enthusiastic about working in a catering environment.
• Maintain high personal hygiene standards.
• Able to speak and understand English.
• Work flexibly in line with business requirements.
• Able to perform manual cleaning tasks.
• Follow procedures and report unsafe behaviour.
• Share knowledge with team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and maintenance in stores, CFB, and public areas per service agreements.
• Comply with all health & safety procedures and standards.
• Maintain and update Food Safety and Health & Safety paperwork as required; report accidents and near misses.
• Maintain cleanliness and address health & safety hazards promptly.
• Control, issue, and receipt of all food deliveries.
• Process orders via nominated systems and use Compass vendors.
• Check invoices and delivery notes and report anomalies.
• Manage unit stock transfers and weekly stock counting.
• Ensure proper storage and use of machinery, cleaning materials and chemicals.
• Observe profit protection procedures and report issues to line manager.
• Correct customer or client service problems.
• Display promotional materials and ensure legal labeling compliance.
• Maintain company vehicles and related paperwork.
• Deliver hospitality requests around the ABW estate and collect items after events.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Customer care

Hygiene

English proficiency

Flexibility

Manual cleaning

Safety compliance

Driving licence

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Storeman to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.

As a Storeman, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Perform cleaning and maintenance in stores, CFB, and public areas per service agreements.
• Ensure you are aware of & comply with all client & company health & safety procedures and standards at all times.
• Maintain and update all Food Safety and Health & Safety paperwork correctly when required. Reporting any issues to your Manager, including all accidents and near misses.
• Maintain cleanliness and address health and safety hazards promptly.
• Responsible for the control, issue, and receipt of all food deliveries.
• Process orders via nominated systems and use the correct approved Compass vendors
• Check invoices and delivery notes and report any anomalies to your line manager
• Responsible for all unit stock transfers, including completion of weekly stock counting
• Ensure the correct storage, control and use of all machinery and equipment, cleaning materials and relevant chemicals.
• To observe and comply with all company and unit profit protection procedures, reporting any issues to your line manager
• To take personal responsibility for correcting customer or client service problems
• Ensure accurate display of promotional materials and merchandising, while complying with legal labeling requirements.
• Ensure all company owned vehicles are maintained in accordance with company standards.
• Ensure all paperwork associated with company vehicles is completed and submitted as required and in accordance with company procedures.
• Deliver hospitality requests as required around the ABW estate, in addition ensuring all items are collected in post event.

Essential:

• A good communicator, able to liaise confidently with customers and engage with team members
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
• A positive attitude and committed to high levels of customer care
• An enthusiastic individual with a passion for working in a catering environment
• High standards of personal hygiene
• Able to speak & understand English
• Able to work flexibly in line with business requirements
• Able to undertake a range of manual cleaning duties
• Follows the right procedures and challenges unsafe behaviour
• Shares knowledge and experience with other team members
• Full Driving Licence Required

Desirable:

• Previous experience in administrative roles
• Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Integrity and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• A good command of written and spoken English
• Proven track record in planning, organisation and time management

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/1808/99712001/52670005/WJ #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!