Unique demands. Unique services. Unique roles
Sodexo believes that government agencies should foster an environment of respect, operating with efficiency and effectiveness to promote productivity. We prioritize employee well-being and play a vital role in fostering stronger communities.
Sodexo is a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life. We’re looking for an experienced Furniture and Warehouse Supervisor at Merville Barracks to oversee service delivery within our Logistics Support Unit, ensuring excellent performance, client satisfaction, and budgetary control.
What you’ll do:
Plan, organize, and manage the delivery of all services within the Logistics Support Unit, ensuring that service standards outlined in the service level agreement (SLA), KPIs, and contractual terms are consistently met, maintained, and improved.
Ensure the effective delivery of contracted outputs through both Sodexo and MOD IT operational systems.
Contribute to the growth of all services in order to meet client and commercial expectations whilst maintaining strict budgetary control within operational business area in line with client and Sodexo expectations.
Manage all aspects of performance of an assigned group of direct reports.
Manage, motivate, and develop your team, including completing PDRs and handling staff absence and performance management.
Oversee health and safety management of building D11, ensuring compliance with MOD regulations and promoting a “Zero Harm” culture.
Act as Subject Matter Expert for accounting systems (Planet, PFI, Kronos) and manage daily operational tasks.
Maintain strong relationships with clients and customers, ensuring their expectations are met.
Work with other department managers to ensure smooth coordination of service activities.
Contribute to service growth and manage budgets to meet commercial and client expectations.
Achieve and monitor performance targets, including gross margin and audit success.
Act as duty manager and provide holiday/weekend cover as required.
Continuously improve your skills, attend relevant training, and support team learning.
What you bring:
Management experience of working within the sphere of logistics, supply management and warehouse distribution.
Knowledge of working in a management role within a warehouse environment and/or Hard or Soft FM service industry.
Leadership skills and knowledge.
People management skills including general HR skills in recruitment, training and managing employee performance including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
Good numerical, interpersonal and communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.
Management knowledge of Health, Safety and Welfare.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Able to work on own initiative within a team environment.
Able to demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards.
Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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 also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
Flexible and dynamic work environment
Competitive compensation
Full training and full protective uniform supplied
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Package Description
40 hours per week
Monday - Friday - 7.30 - 16.00
£28,800 - £30,400 per annum
Sodexo rewards and benefits
About The CompanyAbout Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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 Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
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.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
