General information
City/town: Middlesex Job field: Other Operations External closing date: Friday, April 17, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6158
Description and requirements
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
At Skanska Building Services, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier facilities management solutions across a wide range of sectors. From hard services like M&E maintenance to comprehensive soft FM offerings (stores administration, security helpdesk etc…), our team is committed to excellence, sustainability, and client satisfaction.
We're seeking a Stores Operative to join our expert team at Northwood. Working within the Logistics Dept, delivering Stores services to meet the contractual requirements of a key MoD contract in Northwood. Step into a role that assists in keeping the UK MoD facilities running. Skanska Building Services is a leader in facilities management, delivering cutting-edge hard and soft FM solutions to prestigious clients across critical sectors.
As a Logistics Operative, you will:
1. The Stores person will receive, issue and deliver items of stores in a courteous and professional manner.
2. Account for items of stores on the MOD MJDI system.
3. Carry out filing of all auditable documentation as directed by the Line Manager.
4. Maintain appearance and cleanliness of all areas in the Stores Complex.
5. Driving a variety of vehicles within the Stores pool, ranging from cars, lorries, forklifts and Powerflex Sweepers. Complete first daily inspections on all vehicles.
6. Maintain the outward appearance and cleanliness of the Northwood Headquarters.
7. Undertake general duties as directed by your Line Manager to support the Northwood Contract
8. To assist with gritting and snow clearing from roads, pathways and other hard landscaped areas as directed in adverse winter weather conditions.
What you’ll bring to the role:
9. Proven record of good customer service.
10. A good sound knowledge of stores accounting procedures - ideally MoD MJDI.
11. Forklift Driver licence (highly desirable)
12. Good Health & Safety knowledge and attention to detail.
This role requires a minimum level of security clearance and may also require a higher level of National Security Vetting. You should be aware that certain levels of clearance or specific projects and/or sites have UK residency requirements; and any dual or multiple nationalities must be declared. Any persons who do not fulfil these residency requirements may be unable to obtain the required level of clearance and would not be eligible to undertake this role.
What we offer:
13. 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
14. Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
15. Professional development
16. Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
Closing Date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.