Storekeeper (MJDI Material Accountant)
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- Job reference: SDX/TP/1324814/158464
- Location: Colchester
- Job type: Full Time - 37 hours per week
- Salary: £12.96 per hour
- Closing date: 24 June 2026
About the role
- 37 hours per week
- Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:30 & Friday - 08:00 - 16:00
- £12.96 per hour
- Free Car parking
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Job Introduction
Are you experienced in logistics, stores, or warehouse operations and looking for a role within a fast-paced military environment? We are looking for a proactive and organised Storekeeper (MJDI Material Accountant) to join the team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT supporting key warehouse and distribution operations across site.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and ideally experience working within military logistics or stock control environments.
As a Storekeeper (MJDI - Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory - Material Accountant), you will support the delivery of Central Quartermaster Services, ensuring operational outputs are achieved in line with MOD regulations, contractual requirements, and service standards.
Working as part of the warehouse and distribution team, you will be responsible for supporting stock management activities, maintaining accurate records, assisting with logistics operations, and helping ensure the smooth running of warehouse services across the Garrison.
The role will involve using both Sodexo and MOD IT systems, including MJDI, to manage stock movements, demand processing, and inventory records.
What you'll do:
- Support the warehouse and distribution teams with daily operational tasks
- Process demands, receipts and issue of stock items using MJDI systems
- Carry out stocktaking and maintain accurate inventory records
- Maintain records for items with and without NSNs
- Manage Articles in Use (AinU) and stock held as SAFI
- Support the movement, availability and serviceability of Garrison RQMS held unit stores
- Deliver logistics outputs in accordance with MOD procedures and regulations
- Maintain strong working relationships with customers, colleagues and MOD personnel
- Support additional service contracts including laundry, tailoring, pest control and cobbling services when required
- Assist the team with internal and external audits
- Ensure all Health & Safety standards are maintained and report any incidents or near misses promptly
- Attend team meetings, huddles and operational briefings
- Maintain high professional standards at all times
What you bring:
- Strong numerical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Customer service focused approach
- Understanding of Health & Safety within the workplace
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Desirable:
- Previous military logistics or warehouse experience
- Knowledge of MJDI (Management of the Joint Deployed Inventory) at Material Accountant level
- Experience managing customer relationships within a warehouse or logistics environment
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:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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Virtual GP
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Colchester, United Kingdom, CO2 7UT
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