Logistics Operative

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

Job summary

An established industry player in Aerospace and Defence is seeking a Logistics Operative for a 6-month contract in Basildon. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic Logistics Team, responsible for managing inventory, processing goods, and ensuring efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in logistics, experience with SAP, and a clean UK driving licence. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to essential logistics processes within a supportive team environment, making a significant impact on the company's operational success.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, retail, or warehouse management.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar business systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform picking and put-away of inventory accurately.
• Control incoming goods receipts and conduct inventory checks.
• Pack deliverable items and maintain inventory accuracy.

Skills

Logistics experience

Warehouse management

SAP knowledge

Clean UK driving licence

Forklift certification

Pallet Stacker certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier, is looking for a Logistics Operative to join them on a 6-month contract at their site in Basildon.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold sole British nationality and be willing to undergo security checks.
• 6-month contract
• £14.55 per hour PAYE
• Must hold a clean UK driving licence

Job Description

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, Intersite transport, etc.

Work in line with business processes, SAP, and local Logistics Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge

• Essential: Logistics, retail, warehouse, stock management experience.
• Essential: Experience using SAP for logistics transactions or similar business systems.
• Essential: Clean UK driving licence.
• Desirable: Certification to operate a forklift & Reach truck.
• Desirable: Certification to operate 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.
• Conduct perpetual inventory checks.
• Packing of deliverable items.
• Process customer repair receipts.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and batch traceability.

Intrinsic Job Factors

• Computer literate.
• Neat and tidy work ethic aligned with 5S principles.
• Manually dexterous.
• Ability to complete set tasks accurately and precisely.
• Willingness to work as part of a small, close-knit team, sometimes unsupervised.
• Physically fit and agile, in line with the "Logistics Activity Safety Review" and "Working at Height Medical" requirements, to safely carry out an active role.