Launch Site Stores Person (m/f/d) Shetlands / UK

Rocket Factory Augsburg; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading space launch company based in the UK is seeking a part-time Stores Person to manage the receipt and organization of goods at their launch site. Responsibilities include unloading deliveries, inspecting items, verifying quantities, and maintaining an organized workspace. Ideal candidates should be physically fit, highly organized, and have strong attention to detail. Flexible working hours and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health access to training app

30 days annual leave

Free parking

Qualifications

• Physically fit for lifting and moving items.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office and office hardware.
• Highly organized to manage incoming goods.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload deliveries from suppliers.
• Inspect received goods for damage.
• Verify received items against purchase orders.
• Organize storage areas for incoming goods.
• Monitor site stock levels and raise purchase requests.

Skills

Physically fit

Confident in using Microsoft Office

Highly organized

Strong attention to detail

Confident communicator

Forklift operation

Job description

Launch Site Stores Person (m/f/d) Shetlands / UK

At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) we have one goal: create low-cost, flexible and reliable access to space. We specialize in the creation of small launcher solutions designed for deploying satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. This role is for temporary employment of 24 months and is based at the launch site on the isle of Unst in the Shetland Islands.

We are looking for a part-time Incoming Goods, Stores and Inventory Person to join our UK team. As Stores Person you will focus on managing the receipt and initial processing of all goods arriving on site here at RFA Launch Pad. This typically involves unloading deliveries, inspecting items for damage, verifying quantities and descriptions against purchase orders, signing delivery notes and storing goods in designated locations. You will process paperwork to relevant logistics and invoicing departments, before uploading all onto our Purchase Request Tool, against the individual PR, before filing hard copies in Purchase Order files. It is a crucial role in maintaining accurate audit trails, inventory and ensuring a smooth flow of materials to our on-site technicians and engineers.

Your Tasks

• Receive and support unloading - Accepting deliveries from suppliers, physically unloading items from trucks or other transport, and ensuring they are safely handled.
• Inspection of received goods - Checking for damage and discrepancies in quantities.
• Verification of received goods - Matching received items against purchase orders, delivery notes, or other documentation to confirm accuracy.
• Storage management:
• Storage management: moving goods to designated storage areas
• Storage management: organise, manage and maintain general storage containers
• Storage management: working with onsite and remote working technicians and engineers, identify and organise task specific materials or parts
• Storage management: monitor site stock levels, raising purchase requests in line with stock requirement minimum order levels
• Travel to local suppliers and those in Lerwick to collect or deliver parts when required

Your Qualifications

• Physically fit, this job often requires lifting, moving and carrying items
• Confident in using Microsoft Office, Management Systems and office hardware
• Highly organized. Managing the flow of incoming goods and maintaining an organized workspace
• Strong attention to detail. Accuracy is critical in receiving, inspecting, and verifying goods
• Confident communicator, a proactive thinker with the ability to solve problems independently and as part of a team
• Forklift operation. There may be requirement for operating a forklift for moving pallets and other heavy items

We Offer

• Atmosphere: Experience life in an international & dynamic New Space start-up
• Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours
• Home Office: Full-time employees benefit from 1 day per week home office
• Health: Access to WellPass, a training app linking to thousands of gyms and studios
• Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days
• RFA Family: Join regular company and team events
• Parking: Free parking for your car and your bike

This is the perfect opportunity to take on an exciting new challenge and be part of the leading private company in the new European space race. You’ll get to work with over 300 employees from more than 44 countries and have the opportunity to accelerate your professional and personal development.

Ready to make history with us?

Apply now! We’re looking forward to receiving your application in German or English.

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG
Human Resources

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