Logistics Operative

Logistics Operative

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire area.

Part Time, 20 hours per week / flexible working

Salary: £16,250.00 pro rata plus Serco Benefits.

Main purpose:

The primary focus of the role is to deliver goods to locations throughout mainland UK and Northern Ireland, driving light commercial vehicles up to and including 7.5 tonne. The post holder is required to deliver/collect a range of items desk side in buildings and must be able to manually handle furniture and archive crates (manual handling equipment is provided).

Serco adheres to the Domestic Driver Rules UK and as a result, the post holder will be required to undertake occasional overnight stops away from their base of operations. The post holder must be numerate and literate and able to accurately complete manifest and vehicle paperwork.

As well as undertaking driving duties, the post holder will be required to assist in our warehouse as and when required by the Logistics Supervisor. This will involve the limited use of IT systems and operation of a counterbalance forklift truck (for which training will be provided).

The team of Logistics Operatives are responsible for first line maintenance and cleaning of our small fleet of light commercial vehicles, as well as maintenance and cleaning of communal areas of the warehouse.

Having responsibility to report any incidents that occur and being able to escalate this as required. Whilst also using critical decision-making skills and being empowered to do so.

Serco is committed to delivering Operational Excellence across all our contracts and the post holder will be required to engage in the Operational Excellence training program.

The post holder must be able to attain and retain HM Government SC security clearance.

Main accountabilities:

• Nationwide delivery and collection of consignments as directed by the Logistics Supervisor.
• Any additional driving duties as required and directed by the Logistics Supervisor. 
• Manual handling of assets, including within the confined space of a vehicle, up to and including furniture and outsized items.
• Administration for the use of company vehicles and movement of consignments.
• First line vehicle maintenance, escalating if required.
• Adhering to the Domestic Driver (UK) and EU driving legislation as appropriate.
• Provide assistance within our warehouse facility as directed by the Logistics Supervisor, including the storage and picking of stock and use of counterbalance forklift equipment.
• Undertaking first line maintenance and cleaning of communal areas within the warehouse facility.
• Providing emergency cover to the alarm call out roster as directed by the Logistics Supervisor.
• Undertake yellow belt training to participate in the Operational Excellence program. Any other duties commensurate with the role, which will assist with the successful delivery of the contracts.

What you will need for the role:

• Must be IT literate and able to use the internal asset management system.
• An understanding of the UK Domestic driver (UK) regulations.
• Experience or understanding of warehouse processes.
• Forklift (Counterbalance) - desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
• Will be required to undertake first aid training and act as site first aider.

Additional features of the role:

• Candidates must be prepared to attain and retain security clearance to HM Government NSV (SC) enhanced level.
• A current, clean UK driving licence is required.
• The role is very process driven and the post holder will be required to comply with all Serco global and local policies.
• Must have a flexible approach to duties and working hours.
• This is a smart uniformed role.
• Must be able to operate to agreed deadlines.

What we offer: 

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews. 

• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme. 

• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. 

• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression. 

• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres. 

• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel. 

• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period. 

• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community. 

• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.