General Labourer

Job Introduction

As a General Labourer (Buffer) at Sodexo in Portsmouth Navel Base, you'll liaise with entitled users of services to manage expectations, manage and coordinate marquee requests to ensure deliver of service meets deadlines and embrace the principles of collaborative business relationships in line with Sodexo’s vision and values.

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:  

• Continue to develop one’s own skills and knowledge within the position, including any required training courses (which will be provided).
• Maintain excellent client/customer relationships
• Attend team briefs, huddles and meetings as required
• Design marquee plans inline with client requirements
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times.
• Maintain high levels of personal hygiene and wear the appropriate uniform and PPE as required
• Care and coordinate all available resources including equipment, materials and supplies as directed,  ensuring compliance.  
• Report any near miss occurrences, accidents or faulty equipment to management
• Ensure effective communication with line manager, team, customer and client organisation
• Maintain all areas of responsibility to the set service standards and in line with applicable service offer
• Raise any security concerns to the relevant site authority
• Diligently take and hand over every duty shift ensuring that a full check of the daily occurrence and incident report books is carried out on each takeover of duty.
• Comply with all Sodexo company policies/procedures and client site rules and regulations
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks and/or instructions as directed by management.
• Ensure that GDPR compliance standards are maintained.
• Auditor/Assurance for Marquee erections and porterage tasks
• To ensure that Health & Safety compliance standards are maintained

What you bring:

• Must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
• Able to work on own initiative and within a team environment
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
• Computer literate
• Hold a valid driving license

What we offer:  

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer: 

• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Access to ongoing training and development programs 
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  

Package Description

• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
• Possible working locations Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire and surrounding areas. 
• £14.50 per hour
• Car parking 
• Opportunity for overtime

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About the Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly 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’re a ‘ban the box’ employer, which means we don’t ask people to disclose their convictions unless the role needs a security check. 

We recognise the potential of people with convictions in the job market. Helping those with a criminal history securing employment is not only critically important for the individuals themselves but can also be hugely beneficial for wider society. Offering second chances can be an effective investment in local communities and a great solution for local skills and labour market needs. 

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.