Distribution and Logistics Operative

Job Introduction

About the role

Frustrated working split shifts, long 12-hour days every day and then working every weekend and bank holidays? We believe in quality of life not only for our clients, but our people too and we have a fabulous opportunity or you to join our team as a Distribution and Logistics operative!

To provide a fantastic service, you’ll be receiving and processing deliveries, checking for any damages and carrying out some administration on a computer – So bringing your I.T know-how would be great!

There will also be use of an onsite vehicle, so it is essential to have a full driving licence and be over the age of 21.

A bit about you

When you join us, we want you to bring your fantastic communication skills and your ability to work on your own initiative and part of a team – There’s no ‘I’ in team!

Please note that the nature of the job can be physical, and you’ll be using a forklift to carry out some of the daily tasks. Please don’t worry if you don’t hold a forklift licence, as we are more than happy to provide the training and will support you every step of the way!

As Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do, there’ll be procedures, site specific guidelines / requirements and regulations to follow

Package Description

-        Distribution and Logistics Operative

-        Mon – Fri (7:30am – 4pm)

-        £10.69 per hour

-        Free Parking with bicycle storage and electric car charging points.

-        Cycle to work scheme

-        Full training given

-        Free shuttle service (peak times)

-        Discounted gym membership

-        Hire bicycles available from onsite fitness centre

-        Christmas shutdown

-        Forklift training provided

About the Company

Why choose Sodexo? 

You don’t just join Sodexo, you belong.    
 

What do we mean when we say belong?   
  

It’s simple. You create a company where everyone is respected and feels that their ideas count. You take care of the quality of life of your people. You make your workplace inclusive, encouraging people to bring their whole self to work every day. That’s our philosophy in a nutshell.    

A career at Sodexo won’t tie you down, it actively encourages your progress. The diverse range of roles we offer is truly infinite. Whatever your skills, experience or passion, you’ll be encouraged and supported to have a fulfilling career.   
 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.  We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.  
 

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.    
  

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.  
 
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.  

Our benefits:    

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life, health and wellbeing for our employees we provide discounts and benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs. In addition to the essentials like 20 days holidays (plus bank holidays) and pension contribution, we can help you take advantage of being part of Sodexo with benefits such as;     

• Sodexo Discounts - discounts from over 1,200 top retailers with you earning WOW Points (cashback) as you shop    
• Talk – a free wellbeing support helpline for you and your family    

• Up to three paid days each year to volunteer  
• Your Lucky Number Employee Lottery (this also supports the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation) 
• Cycle to work     
• Life assurance