37 hours per week Monday - Thursday - 08:00 - 16:30 & Friday 08:00 - 16:00 (30 min lunch break) £12.21 per hour Free onsiteparking Use of site facilities including the Gym Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is is Colchester, CO2 7UT Job Description As a Storekeeper / Warehouse Operative here at Merville Barracks in Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester CO2 7UT you'rerole is pivotalto us delivering the best possible service forour colleagues and clients. You will be responsible for providing all activities associated in relation to Central Quartermaster Services 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 and supportthe Warehouse and Distribution Senior Storekeepers as requested 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: Daily undertaking of assigned tasks in supporting the distribution and warehouse team deliver required delivery outputs and associated tasks. As a trained MJDI Material Accountant (MA) you are required to perform the following tasks: (1) Demand processing and management. (2) Issue and receipt of items (3) Stocktaking (4) Maintenance of records for item with and without NSNs, (5) Management of records for items held in Articles in Use (AinU) and items held as stock (SAFI) Support with the availability, serviceability and movement of all Garrison RQMS held unit stores. To maintain excellent client/customer relationships. To attend team briefs, huddles and meetings as required. To maintain professional work standards at all times. 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 contracts such as; pest control, laundry & dry cleaning, tailoring and cobbling services as requested. Support the team in the successful passing of all internal and external audits. To carry out any other reasonable tasks and/or instructions as directed by management What you bring: Essential: Practical numerical, interpersonal and communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication. 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 of working within the sphere of military Logistic with a working knowledge of the military stores accounting system MJDI (Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory) at Material Accountant (MA) level. Proven experience of managing customer relationships in a warehouse environment. Will need to undergo 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.