Warehouse Operative

FCDO Services; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government services provider in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Operative responsible for managing inventory, packing shipments, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role requires excellent communication skills, high-risk manual handling experience, and basic qualifications in English and Maths. Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous holidays, and development opportunities within an inclusive culture. Join us in supporting UK interests at home and abroad.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Civil Service Pension

On-site gym

Nursery

Café

Restaurant

Qualifications

• Screen and pack goods safely and securely.
• Understand Health and Safety requirements for a busy facility.
• Practical knowledge of warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive goods and record their receipt on the warehouse management system.
• Pack items for dispatch and ensure delivery standards.
• Manage inventory stock for internal and external customers.
• Create and complete records for tracking goods.

Skills

High risk manual handling

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Basic English and Maths equivalent to GCSE Grade C or 4

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

Overview

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

Key highlights

Delivering globally.

Dispatching each shipment with care.

Seeing your impact go further.

It all matters.

About the role

When you join us as a Warehouse Operative, you’ll have a wide range of important tasks as you work to keep our people supplied with the products they need.

• Receive goods when they arrive on site and record their receipt on Hera, our warehouse management system, while maintaining the very highest levels of safety and security and carrying out necessary threat detection procedures.
• Pack items for dispatch, ensure they’re delivered to the agreed standards and respond to customer queries, including offering advice on IATA regulations for dangerous air cargo.
• Support, investigate and help resolve problems associated with logistics and diplomatic bag processes.
• Create and complete paper and electronic records for the tracking of all goods on and off site.
• Work on the procurement of goods for inventory supply, including purchase orders and requisitioning.
• Manage inventory stock for internal and external customers.
• Make arrangements for the complete end-to-end disposal of goods.

Qualifications

• Screen and pack goods safely and securely, using specialist tools and vehicles used in our warehouses.
• Experience of high risk manual handling.
• Desirable: ability to drive a forklift truck and understanding of Health and Safety requirements for a busy operational facility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic English and Maths qualifications equivalent to GCSE Grade C or 4.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Benefits and development

Competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career. On-site gym, nursery, café and restaurant. Interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there.

Security clearance

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process.

Our inclusive culture

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer and a Carer Confident workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.