Inventory Operative

Transport And Inventory Operative

Location: Northwest Merseyside/Manchester/Warrington areas

Salary: £27,750 plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Full-time. Includes weekday shifts, out-of-hours working, weekends, bank holidays and overtime as required. Shift patterns may vary based on operational needs.

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Transport and Inventory Operative in our Asylum Accommodation and Support Services (AASC) team, you’ll help deliver essential transport and logistics services that support people and communities across the Northwest region. From transporting service users and household goods to maintaining accurate records and ensuring safe operations, your work will have a direct and meaningful impact.

Working in a fast-paced, field-based role, you’ll help create impactful solutions that support the delivery of vital public services. Through care, trust and professionalism, you’ll contribute to a service where our work touches lives every day, helping us impact a better future for the people and communities we serve.

What you’ll do as a Transport and Inventory Operative

• Safely drive company vehicles in line with company policies, procedures and relevant driving regulations.
• Transport service users, dependent children, furniture, household goods and other items across the region.
• Carry out vehicle inspections, arrange servicing and MOTs, and report defects to maintain vehicle compliance.
• Complete accurate documentation and use internal IT systems for journey reporting and administrative tasks.
• Maintain effective communication with operational teams, stakeholders and external agencies as required.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments, follow health and safety procedures, and support emergency or contingency response activities when needed.

Does this sound like you?

• Full UK Category B driving licence.
• Good understanding of UK driving regulations and safe driving practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, alongside other IT systems.
• Able to prioritise workloads, solve problems and make informed decisions in a fast-moving environment.
• Organised, reliable and committed to delivering excellent service standards.

What we offer

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• 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 across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Vetting and checks:

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or 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.

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

A little bit about us:
At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, a top Great British Employer of Veterans, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

For support with your application, please contact recruitmentuk@serco.com.

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

immigrationjobs