Serco Plc
Logistics Operative
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Logistics Operative
Location: Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX
Salary: £25,600 plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Perm/FT/ 37 hours - job share or part-time working may be considered. Successful candidate will be required to be on-call on a rotational basis (this attracts an on-call payment as well as overtime payments for any additional hours worked)
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As a Logistics Operative within our clothing stores based at RAF Brize Norton, you will play a vital role in the logistical support of the Royal Air Force, helping to fulfil its operational and peacetime obligations.
A physically demanding role where you’ll be responsible for the distribution and handling of stock as well as ensuring accurate stock control. You will be greeting customers and engaging with people when they are collecting their orders. We want you to have really strong customer service skills and attention to detail to help us deliver the best customer service possible whilst ensuring accuracy of stock holdings.
What you’ll do as a Logistics Operative
You’ll be entrusted to:
- Delivery of excellent customer service
- Distribution of clothing and protective equipment items to customers via counter collect and drop in
- Frequent use of IT systems to manage emails and stock control
- Storekeeping and day-to-day management of stock
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
- Being a team player is essential for this role
- Experience in a logistics environment
- Cat B/Car driving licence (desirable)
- Good understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Experienced in the use of IT systems
- Excellent customer service skills
- SC Vetting
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We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer
- Holidays: Competitive holiday package
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
- Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
- Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Vetting and Checks
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) process, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, the role requires you to obtain formal Security Clearance (SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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