Serco Limited • Carterton OX18 3LX

Logistics Operative

About this role

Serco Limited

As a Logistics Operative in our RAF Brize Norton team, you’ll play a key role in supporting vital operations by ensuring materials and equipment are in the right place at the right time.

In this hands-on role, your work has real purpose. You’ll help keep essential logistics moving for the Royal Air Force, contributing to operations that protect and support communities. Working alongside both Serco colleagues and RAF personnel, you’ll be part of a collaborative team delivering a positive impact every day.

What you’ll do as a Logistics Operative

You’ll be entrusted to

Manage the receipt and distribution of stock to internal teams and external contractors

Carry out storekeeping duties, including stock control and inventory management

Operate material handling equipment such as counterbalance forklifts (training provided if required)

Support general warehouse duties including housekeeping and maintaining safe working areas

Deliver materials across the site in line with operational requirements

Work across warehouse and office environments to support daily operational output

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have

A full UK Category C1 driving licence

Experience in a logistics or supply chain environment

A team-focused approach with a commitment to excellent customer service

Basic IT skills and a willingness to learn new systems

The flexibility to complete required training and adapt to operational needs

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) process, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, the role requires you to obtain formal Security Clearance (SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Discover all you need to keep growing We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

Holidays

Competitive holiday package

Pension

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Training and development

Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression

Health and wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service

Discounts

Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel

Charity

Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity

Employee networks

Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.