As a Logistics Support Operative at Sodexo at Merville Barracks, Colchester, Circular Road South, Colchester you’ll be responsible for maintaining the logistical support of site, no two days will be the same! You'll ensure requested tasks by the client are completed within a timely manner whilst maintaining great customer service. This role is client facing, and you'll interact with our Armed forces personnel every day, improving quality of life for all that you meet. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do: 

• Support the Warehouse Storekeepers on a daily basis
• Manual handling loads from vehicles or within the warehouses detailed by Line Manager within the area of responsibility
• Ensure serviceability of Defence Accommodation Stores (DAS) furniture.
• Working out of Merville Barracks delivering furniture to Wattisham, Woodbridge, Wethersfield and Colchester
• To operate forklift (once trained)
• To Operate pallet trucks (once trained)
• Drive Sodexo vehicles and comply with Sodexo’s driving policy and regulations.
• To check vehicles daily and complete daily vehicle paperwork, maintain vehicle serviceability, all damages are reported to the Line Manager and the vehicle is to be kept clean and tidy at all times.
• To deliver service excellence and outstanding customer service.

What you bring:

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: 

• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Access to ongoing training and development programs  
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

• 37 hours per week
• £9.50 per hour
• Monday-Thursday 8am - 4pm & Friday 8am - 3.30pm
• Free, secure parking on site
• Use of site facilities (Diners & Gym)
• Full uniform supplied
• Full training provided
• Annual leave April - April 20 days per calendar year which increases with service
• Remote health and wellness support, Such as eyecare and 24hr GP 
• On site, personal locker and bicycle storage
• Cycle to work scheme available post probation (3 months)
• Company pension scheme by Legal and General
• Employee assistance program with counselling and life advice support
• Family leave options - Maternal, Paternal and Bereavement
• Training, development, and progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme, Refer a friend and receive up to £500
• Online Recognition Scheme and 100's of discounted online/High street retailers (Reward Hub) 

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.  We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.