Logistic Operative

Leonardo UK Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous flexi-leave

Pension up to 15%

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Free online courses

Referral rewards

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in Southampton is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Operations Associate to join a busy logistics hub. The role is permanent, full-time and on-site, Monday to Friday, day shifts, within a small, agile team handling goods receipt to deliveries for UK and international customers.

You will lift and move stock, kit parts, adhere to BPSS security checks, and contribute to safe, efficient operations. The company offers flexi-leave, generous pension, mental health support, ongoing training,

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or warehouse environment.
• Ability to safely climb steps and carry/place goods.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage goods accurately.
• Kit parts and prepare shipments.
• Lift, carry, and move stock safely.
• Climb steps to access and store goods.
• Follow BPSS/ National Security Vetting practices where applicable.

Skills

Logistics experience

Warehouse experience

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Description: Your Impact

Be the Backbone of a Growing Logistics Hub in Southampton

Join a busy, expanding operation where your expertise keeps materials moving smoothly and efficiently. This full-time, on-site role runs Monday to Friday during the day, placing you at the centre of a reliable and capable team. You'll play a hands-on role in a small, agile team managing the entire flow of materials through the business—from goods receipt and stock control to kitting parts and preparing deliveries for UK and international customers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage goods accurately
• Kit parts and prepare shipments
• Lift, carry, and move stock safely
• Climb steps to access and store goods
• Follow Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) practices where applicable

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience in a logistics or warehouse environment is preferred
• Ability to safely climb steps and carry/place goods as required

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for the Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Job Details

Primary Location: GB - Southampton

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Onsite

International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations.

Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!