Warehouse Operative

at  FCDO Services

JOB SUMMARY

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters

JOB DESCRIPTION

The success of a government project can depend on secure, timely shipments and our Logistics team always deliver the goods. From dedicated drivers to King’s Messengers, they’ve delivered to over 250 destinations worldwide, moving over a million kilograms of freight annually across land, air, and sea. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.
Delivering globally.
Dispatching each shipment with care.
Seeing your impact go further.
It all matters.
Keep our global organisation supplied with the goods it needs
When you join us as a Warehouse Operative, you’ll have a wide range of important tasks as you work to keep our people supplied with the products they need. Responsible for receiving goods when they arrive on site and recording their receipt on Hera , our warehouse management system, you’ll maintain the very highest levels of safety and security as you carry out necessary threat detection procedures. You’ll also be required to pack items for dispatch, ensure they’re delivered to the agreed standards and respond to any customer queries, including offering advice on IATA regulations for dangerous air cargo.
An important part of your role will involve supporting, investigating and helping to resolve problems associated with logistics and diplomatic bag processes, and you’ll have a number of other responsibilities, including the creation and completion of paper and electronic records for the tracking of all goods on and off site. We’ll also expect you to work on the procurement of goods for inventory supply, including purchase orders and requisitioning. The management of inventory stock for internal and external customers will be another of your tasks, as will making arrangements for the complete end-to-end disposal of goods.
Use all your skills as you help to keep our nation safe and secure
To be a success in this role, you’ll have the skills to screen and pack goods safely and securely, and be capable of operating the specialist tools and vehicles used in our warehouses. In addition, you should have experience of high risk manual handling. The ability to drive a forklift truck would be desirable, as would an understanding of the Health and Safety requirements of working in a busy operational facility.
You’ll be joining a hard working, friendly and collaborative team, so you should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Basic English and Maths qualifications (equivalent to GCSE Grade C or 4) are important, as is some practical knowledge and understanding of Microsoft’s suite of software, with a particular focus on Word and Excel.
Discover the support you need to grow your career further
But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It’s a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.
Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk
Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process. You can find out more about this at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/
To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk
It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world
The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.
Hanslope Park based posts attract a Location Allowance of £1,750 per annum.
FCDO Services are regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and/or training in Microsoft suite (particularly Word

and Excel)

• Basic English and Maths qualification (equivalent to GCSE

Grade C or 4)
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £27,360, FCDO Services contributes £7,926 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Alpha. This is a defined benefit occupational pension scheme. As your employer we also make a substantial contribution.

Partnership pension account. This is a stakeholder pension with a contribution from us. How much we pay is based on your age. We pay this regardless of whether you choose to contribute anything. You do not have to contribute but, if you do, we will also match your contributions up to 3% of your pensionable earnings. The contributions are in addition to the age-related employer contribution mentioned above.

• A leave allowance of 25 days per annum
• 9 days per annum public and privilege days

The Civil Service pension arrangements form an important part of the pay and reward package we offer our employees. If you join the pension arrangements we will contribute a significant amount of money to your pension. Further information regarding both pension options can be found at the following link http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/pens
Things you need to know

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

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