Logistics Operative

Matchtech; Basildon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence supplier in Basildon is seeking a Logistics Operative for a contract position. The role involves supporting material transition, performing tasks like inventory management and goods receipt. Applicants must be British nationals and will undergo security checks. Experience in logistics and a clean UK driving licence are essential. Ideal for candidates with forklift certifications. Attractive pay rates are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold British nationality and pass security checks.
• Experience in logistics, retail, or stock management required.
• Certifications in forklift and pallet stacker operation are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily logistics tasks to meet business requirements.
• Manage inventory picking and organization.
• Conduct perpetual inventory checks and accuracy management.

Skills

Logistics experience

Warehouse management

SAP or similar system knowledge

Clean UK driving licence

Forklift certification

Pallet stacker certification

Job description

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Logistics Operative to join them on a contract basis at their site in Basildon.

• Due the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be willing to undergo security checks.
• Contract until 27th March 2026.
• 14.75 p/h PAYE or 20.18 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.
• Must hold a Clean UK driving licence.

Job role

To work within the Logistics Team performing set daily tasks to support the transition of material through the hub to meet business requirements and service level agreements.

Carry out a range of tasks including Goods Receipt, Picking, Stock relocation, Repair receipt, packing, Perpetual inventory checks, transport etc

Skills, qualifications & knowledge

• Essential - Logistics, retail, Warehouse, stock management experience
• Essential - Used SAP or similar business system for logistics transactions
• Essential - Clean UK driving licence
• Desirable - Certificated to use a fork‑lift & Reach truck
• Desirable - Certificated to use a Pallet Stacker truck and MEWP

Key areas of responsibility

• Accurately perform the picking and put away of inventory.
• Control and process incoming goods receipts
• Perpetual inventory checks.
• Packing of deliverable items
• Customer repair receipt and processing
• Maintain inventory accuracy and batch traceability

Intrinsic job factors

• Computer literate
• Neat and tidy work ethic in line with 5s principles
• Manually dexterous.
• To complete set tasks accurately and precisely
• Must be prepared to work as part of small, closely knit team who can work unsupervised at times to complete set tasks.
• Must be a UK National who is willing to undertake security vetting to SC level and willing to sign the OSA.
• Physically fit and agile in line with the "Logistics activity safety review" and "Working at height medical" to safely carry out a very active role.