Logistics Operative

Hours: 37.5

An opportunity to join an experienced, versatile team, delivering first class services to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Anyone previously security cleared are particularly welcome to apply.

We are looking for a full-time, versatile, and enthusiastic Logistics Operative at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol. The successful candidate will fulfil a broad range of physical tasks to facilitate day-to-day Stores operations. The range of activities includes re-location of furniture, stores, and equipment between buildings on the site, and support to the wider stores and mail team.

The successful candidate will have the professional capability to multi-task when and where needed, as required by the business. Training will be given where required.

Your responsibility will be to Ensure timely and safe service delivery of heavy and light porterage tasks as directed. Act as a driver and/or escort to deliver and collect stores/freight as directed. Assist with the loading and unloading of vehicles. Deliver a range of stores related tasking, including, handling, processing, stocktaking, and administration of the supply chain account for all stores ranges as required. Adhere to the Health and Safety procedures, processes, and the law.

We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy, competent, and physically fit person with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Pro-active and consistent with the ability to adapt quickly to the different needs of the business and Capability to multi-task when and where needed, as required by the business. Good customer facing skills and the ability to develop close working relationships. Basic IT literacy. Full/Cat B driving licence (Essential)

Additional Information

MOD security clearance and DBS Standard required. To meet national security vetting requirements, you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years to gain a Counter Terrorist Check, 5 years for Security Clearance and 10 years for Developed Vetting prior to the date of application. All Developed Vetted posts are required to be UK Nationals.

Proof of right to work in UK essential.

Required to wear approved company work wear.

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.