Job Introduction
As a Military Stores Clerk at Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, your role is pivotal to ensuring the smooth and effective operation of our facilities management. You will play a crucial part in supporting our team and delivering the best possible service to both our colleagues and clients. This key position ensures that our day-to-day operations continue without interruption, and your contribution is essential to our success.
What You'll do:
* Provide immediate clerical support to the Supply Manager and wider Department personnel.
* Use the Authority’s IT system (MODNET) for processing orders and maintaining records.
* Amend and file authoritative publications.
* Control and manage the Unit Stationery account.
* Take receipt, package, and distribute official mail.
* Serve as the point of contact for reporting priority faults in a timely manner.
* Process course applications for authorized personnel.
* Ensure that all Supply Chain and Safety, Health, Environmental & Fire auditable documentation is maintained and prepared for audit.
* Responsible for recording and reporting accidents/incidents to the casualty notification cell.
* Provide business continuity support in the absence of the Supply Manager and wider Department team.
* Produce sensitive written work on behalf of the Supply Manager.
* Monitor medical supplies and equipment to ensure they are within their expiration or usable shelf life.
* Place timely orders via Management of Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) / Contract, Purchasing, and Finance (CP&F) systems for replacements when needed.
* Coordinate with suppliers and logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries of required items.
* Maintain accurate records of inventory levels for medical items.
* Conduct monthly assurance checks on medical AinU’s.
* Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Supply Manager.
* This role requires Security Check (SC) Clearance – secured after successful interview
What you bring:
* IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office and inventory management systems
* Experience working in a similar inventory or stock control role
* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
* Ability to communicate with military personnel of all ranks.
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
* 37 hours per week
* Mon-Thu 08:00-16:30 / Fri 08:00-13:00
* £ per hour
* Free Car parking
Check your local transport links here : - the destination you should input is Colchester, CO2 7UT