Logistics Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Culham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Logistics Support Technician for a contract position in Oxfordshire. The role supports logistics activities across worksites, ensuring safe and traceable movements of materials, equipment and waste.

You will assist engineers and site teams with planning, inventory management and storage control. Responsibilities include packing, inventory labelling, updating databases, audits and asset verification, plus site observations to inform planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, warehousing, construction, heavy industry or operational environments.
• Experience with materials handling, packing, shipping or stock control.
• Inventory management and asset verification experience.
• Experience using digital systems and asset management tools.
• Experience supporting site operations and inspections.
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to work safely in regulated environments.
• Desirable: nuclear/decommissioning or major projects; forklift certification; CMMS/EAM systems experience; HSE qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation, packing, handling and movement of materials, equipment and waste.
• Conduct inventory collection, tracking, labelling and verification activities.
• Record movements of materials and equipment within logistics systems.
• Maintain storage areas, laydown zones and inventory locations.
• Update logistics databases and asset management systems.
• Support audits, stock checks and asset verification activities.
• Assist with receiving, storing and tracking tools, equipment and consumables.
• Carry out site walkdowns and gather information on access routes, constraints and handling requirements.
• Support logistics planning by providing site observations and practical recommendations.
• Identify and report hazards, risks and operational constraints.
• Work closely with Logistics Engineers, Worksite Managers, SMEs, Health Physics and Waste teams.
• Support reporting, documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Inventory control

Logistics operations

Materials handling

Asset tracking

Use of CMMS/EAM systems

Stock verification

Safety compliance

Data entry/record keeping

Site observations

Coordination with engineers/teams

Tools

CMMS/EAM tools (Maximo/Mainsaver)

Handheld scanners

Job description

Keep materials moving and operations running smoothly in a hands‑on logistics role within a highly regulated engineering environment.

Our Client has a requirement for a Logistics Support Technician, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Oxfordshire.

Role Purpose:

Support logistics activities across operational worksites and storage areas.

Ensure materials, equipment and waste movements are conducted safely, efficiently and with full traceability.

Assist Logistics Engineers and site teams with logistics planning, inventory management and storage control.

Maintain accurate records of assets, materials and equipment movements.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Support preparation, packing, handling and movement of materials, equipment and waste.
• Conduct inventory collection, tracking, labelling and verification activities.
• Record movements of materials and equipment within logistics systems.
• Maintain storage areas, laydown zones and inventory locations.
• Update logistics databases and asset management systems.
• Support audits, stock checks and asset verification activities.
• Assist with receiving, storing and tracking tools, equipment and consumables.
• Carry out site walkdowns and gather information on access routes, constraints and handling requirements.
• Support logistics planning by providing site observations and practical recommendations.
• Identify and report hazards, risks and operational constraints.
• Work closely with Logistics Engineers, Worksite Managers, SMEs, Health Physics and Waste teams.
• Support reporting, documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Experience within Logistics, Warehousing, Construction, Heavy Industry, Engineering or Operational Environments.
• Experience with materials handling, packing, shipping or stock control.
• Inventory management, stock tracking and labelling experience.
• Experience using digital systems, handheld scanners or asset management tools.
• Experience supporting site operations, inspections, surveys or walkdowns.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to work safely within regulated environments.
• Nuclear, decommissioning or major project experience (desirable).
• Forklift or plant machinery certification (desirable).
• Experience using CMMS, EAM, Maximo, Mainsaver or similar systems (desirable).
• Inventory audit or asset verification experience (desirable).
• IOSH Working Safely, Manual Handling or similar HSE qualifications (desirable).
• Strong skills in inventory control, logistics operations, materials handling and asset tracking.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, storage management and stock control processes.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and compliance standards.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Logistics Support Technician looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included