Store Person & Driver - Defence Academy, Swindon
Key Responsibilities
As a Store Person, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operation of our Defence contract, ensuring stock and supplies are received, stored and distributed efficiently across the site.
Key responsibilities include:
- Receiving, checking and booking in all deliveries to ensure accuracy and compliance with site procedures.
- Storing, rotating and maintaining stock in line with food safety and stock control processes.
- Conducting regular stock checks and assisting with monthly stock takes.
- Delivering food, beverages and retail products to various outlets across the Defence establishment using company vehicles.
- Transporting sandwiches, snacks and other catering provisions to off-site locations, including Corsham and Abbey Wood, within agreed timelines.
- Liaising with suppliers regarding shortages, discrepancies or damaged goods.
- Maintaining clean, organised and secure storage areas at all times.
- Completing delivery records and stock documentation accurately.
- Supporting retail and catering teams by ensuring outlets are stocked appropriately throughout the day.
- Adhering to all Defence site security, health & safety and food hygiene procedures.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a full UK driving licence and be confident driving around a large operational site.
- Have previous experience in stores, warehouse, logistics, catering support or stock control environments.
- Be physically capable of lifting, moving and transporting stock safely.
- Possess strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Be reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach and willingness to support multiple teams across the contract.
- Have good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
- Be comfortable working within a secure Defence environment and able to meet security clearance requirements where applicable.
- Hold, or be willing to undertake, Food Hygiene and Health & Safety training.
About Us
As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, you'll help deliver exceptional food and support services within one of our prestigious Defence contracts. You'll join a team dedicated to providing high-quality catering and retail services to military personnel and civilian staff, helping to keep operations running smoothly every day.
In return, we offer competitive pay, career development opportunities, industry-leading training and a range of employee benefits within one of the UK's largest employers.