Stores/Logistics Supervisor

Job Introduction

Sodexo Live! have a fantastic brand-new exciting opportunity for a Stores/Logistics Supervisor to join our Heritage Portfolio Team, who are part of the Sodexo Family, based at The Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. 

At Sodexo Live! we bring people together, we create exceptional moments and lasting memories. We are a unique community of people mobilized to create live experiences that are unforgettable.

Reporting into the General Manager, you will ensure the successfully delivery and movement of all supplies/equipment/customer owned items around the site and in line with each specific event request. You will monitor and maintain consistently high levels of service standards and quality across all areas including the maintenance and organisation of all site stores.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of the world's leading botanic gardens which cover approx 70 acres of beautiful landscape. You will therefore be constantly on the go and active with lots of moving and lifting as you assist the Operational Team in the execution of all event logistics.

This is a truly exceptional role, working in an amazing venue, delivering first class events throughout the year. If you enjoy working independently and are keen to take on more responsibility this could be perfect for you!

When you join Sodexo Live! you truly belong, you will have the opportunity to thrive with career and learning opportunities available across the organisation - we cant wait for you to join us! 

Role Responsibility

• Support in the coordinating the movement of equipment i.e., furniture and china to areas
• Keeping the site tidy and presentable and safe
• Stock taking equipment for end of year and replacement needs 
• Manage and ensure that casual BOH staff (on event days) are adhering to our standards, administer training where required.
• Receive deliveries to site
• Support the planning and organisation of the BOH services, including the preparation of all areas for all events and retail
• Ensure end of day reports and morning checklists are completed daily

The Ideal Candidate

• A dynamic individual with a can-do attitude 
• Ideal for a bright talented events specialist who thrives on delivering memorable experiences, can react quickly and is flexible to change
• Someone who has an inbuilt attention to detail and efficiency, and who is also able to see the bigger picture
• A real energy and enthusiasm to motivate a team in preparation for events
• An ambitious, fun and positive individual who is an excellent communicator and immaculately presented but still wants to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in
• Driver ideal 

Package Description

to £22,000pa + great benefits

Location: Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Permanent

Work Pattern – 40 hrs pw 5/7 with flexibility

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

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