Senior Administrator (Logistics)

Job Introduction

Sodexo are currently recruiting for a Senior Administrator within their Logistics department at HMP Peterborough.

As a Senior Administrator at HMP Peterborough, you will assist the Logistics Manager in overseeing the efficient operation of the Stores department. Your role is vital in ensuring high-quality service delivery to both internal and external stakeholders while meeting demanding targets. You will play a key part in managing the team’s workload effectively, maintaining standards, and supporting operational staff and visitors to ensure smooth and seamless functionality within the prison environment.

Main Responsibilities

• To liaise with suppliers and develop a good working relationship.
• Create and process purchase orders through the software tool SAP within a timely manner.
• To ensure the timely delivery of stores to Residential and Support Service areas of the prison.
• To ensure the timely and accurate delivery of canteens to Residents weekly.
• To operate a “just in time” (JIT) replenishment system, keeping accurate records of all stock items held in stores, informing the Stores Manager when existing stocks are running low.
• To ensure that staff uniform is ordered and issued in line with company policy and that the “points system” is maintained and recorded.
• To participate in the monthly, stock take.
• To work closely with the Logistics Manager in supporting all aspects of the store’s function.
• To work closely with colleagues in the stores function and other areas to ensure the safe and smooth running of the prison.
• To carry out other reasonable requests made by management.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate 

• Strong communication skills, strong organisational skills, administrative skills, ability to work on        own initiative.
• Meet targets and ability to respond effectively to changing priorities are essential for the role.
• Good level of competence in Microsoft office package
• Strong customer ethos with well-developed inter-personal skills
• Proactive approach to health, safety, security, equality and inclusion
• Proactive, systematic approach to tasks
• Comfortable functioning independently within a close-knit team
• Demonstrate commitment to excellent customer service
• Willingness to tackle a wide range of day-to-day activities and tasks.

Package Description

£25,817.62 per annum

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. 

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

About The Company

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'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.

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 run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.