Storekeeper and Labourer
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 September 2025 |
| Location: | Colchester, CO2 7UT |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1324814/147455 |
Summary
- 35 hours per week
- Monday - Friday
- £12.21 per hour
- Free onsite parking
- Gym
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Job Description
As a Storesperson Labourer here at Merville Barracks, Colchester, Circular Road South, Colchester,you're role is pivotal to us delivering the best possible service for our colleagues and clients. This key role keeps the day to day operation clock ticking, and your importance to our facilities management is essential! Responsible for providing all activities associated in relation to Central Quartermaster Services and or the detached Independent Unit as part of the team, ensuring: Standards of service detailed in the Service Standard Statement (SSS), associated authority regulations and within the schedules of the contractual terms and conditions are achieved, maintained and developed for the assigned operational business area. Deliver contracted output via both Sodexo and MOD IT operational systems. Support the Warehouse and Distribution Senior Storekeepers or Military Line Manager as requested.
What you’ll do:
- Daily undertaking of assigned tasks in supporting the distribution and warehouse and or the independent unit team required delivery outputs and associated tasks.
- Support with the availability, serviceability and movement of all Garrison RQMS or independent unit stores as required.
- To maintain excellent client/customer relationships.
- To attend team briefs, huddles and meetings as required.
- To maintain professional work standards at all times.
- Conduct daily checks on all LOLER equipment including the forklift truck. (Once trained)
- Help prepare clothing packs for units deploying on Operations when required or directed by the Warehouse Supervisor.
- Collect stores from the miliary DO.
- To care for all Company and Authority used equipment and ensure that any faults are reported to management.
- Deliver the logistic output in accordance with MOD regulations and procedures.
- To continually monitor all Health and Safety standards in all service operations and ensure they are maintained at the required level.
- To report unsafe behaviours, near misses and accidents/incidents to management in a timely manner to support our ‘Zero Harm’ culture.
- Develop and maintain a positive internal and external network (both Sodexo and MOD).
- Continued professional learning and development in warehouse and distribution.
- Support with the delivery of adhoc service as required.
- Support the team in the successful passing of all internal and external audits.
What you bring:
- Practical understanding of the working of a logistic warehouse and distribution role.
- Practical numerical, interpersonal and communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.
- Held a full UK Driving license for 2 years or more
- Must be over 25 years of age to driver company vehicle
- Working knowledge of Health, Safety and Welfare in the workplace.
- Able to work on own initiative within a team environment.
- Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Skilled in working effectively as part of a team.
- Must be customer service focussed.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Proven experience of managing customer relationships in a warehouse environment.
- BPSS clearance.
What we offer:
- On-the-job training with experienced professionals
- Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
- Career development opportunities within Sodexo
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
- Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
- Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.