The Role
As a Property Services Operative, you will support the delivery of high-quality Operations under supervision and guidance working within defined procedures.
Day-to-day, you’ll be undertaking post room duties (goods in/out, franking post, delivering posts/parcels), forklift driving, assisting with contractor control and general IT duties. This role will suit someone with previous experience of working in a similar capacity (e.g. Post Office, Warehouse, Goods in-out, Control of documents). Training will be provided.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Autonomy: To support the delivery of high-quality post room operations
2. Resolution/Escalation of Queries: To support the resolution of standard queries
3. Communication/ Collaboration: To support the delivery of high standard of operations taking accurate messages and passing them on to the appropriate person in a timely manner
4. Continuous Improvement: To contribute and make suggestions towards the continuous improvement of UKD Operations
5. Professional Development: To develop professional/ technical competence through structured learning and/or through work assignments
6. Safety: Lead by example, champion best practice and encourage others to demonstrate appropriate behaviours to promote a positive and safe culture
Essential experience of the Property Services Operative:
7. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable (e.g. Post Office, Warehouse, Goods in-out, Control of documents)
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
9. Proactive, drive and enthusiasm; ‘can do’ approach
10. Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
11. Ability to organise / prioritise work
12. Ability to thrive as part of a team and work independently where appropriate
Essential qualifications for the Property Services Operative:
13. Full driving licence
14. Ability to safely deploy equipment and processes
15. Forklift licence (desirable not essential as training can be provided)
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Malvern site with site attendance of five days per week. Set working times are:
16. Monday – Thursday 8am-4pm
17. Friday 8am – 3pm
Malvern
The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Our Benefits
18. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
19. Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
20. Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
21. Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
22. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
23. Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.