Logistics Operative - Receipt & Dispatch
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Skanska scores A on the Alion truth index.
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
Skanska Building Services is at the forefront of facilities management, trusted by clients to deliver excellence every time.
One of our flagship contracts is with the Ministry of Defence at a major base near Watford - a complex, high-profile environment where we provide a full range of hard, soft, and technical Facilities Management services. Within the soft services division we have a Stores Department, and within this team we are seeking to hire a Logistics Operative to assist with Receipt & Dispatch services onsite .
As the Logistics Operative, you will:
- Receive, issue and deliver items of stores in a courteous and professional manner
- Account for items of stores on the MOD MJDI system
- Carry out filing of all auditable documentation as directed by the Line Manager
- Maintain appearance and cleanliness of all areas in the Stores Complex
- Driving a variety of vehicles within the Stores pool, ranging from cars, lorries, forklifts and Powerflex Sweepers. Complete first daily inspections on all vehicles.
- Maintain the outward appearance and cleanliness of the Northwood Headquarters.
- To assist with gritting and snow clearing from roads, pathways and other hard landscaped areas as directed in adverse winter weather conditions. To participate in standby/ callout rota and occasionally required to work outside normal hours.
We are looking for:
- Proven record of good customer service, ideally in a stores/warehouse environment
- Forklift Licence Holder
- A good sound knowledge of stores accounting procedures.
- Good Health & Safety knowledge and attention to detail.
- Driving Experience
What we offer:
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.