Logistics Operative

Holt Engineering; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical manufacturing company based in Edinburgh is seeking a Logistics Operative for a temporary on-going contract. Responsibilities include managing inventory records, handling shipping logistics, and operating equipment like forklifts. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar logistics environment and a firm grasp of supply chain and distribution processes. The position offers pay between £12.30 and £14.50 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a logistics role.
• Understanding of inventory management and supply chain dynamics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Organise and maintain inventory records and carry out inventory checks.
• Manage shipping, loading and unloading of products.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks.

Skills

Previous skills working within a similar stores/logistics environment

Firm grasp of supply chain, inventory and distribution

Previous SAP knowledge

Confident using windows based PC programmes

Excellent attention to detail

Work as part of a team

Good time keeping

Must be flexible

Show initiative

Job description

Holt Engineering are currently working with a technical manufacturing company based in Edinburgh, who are on the lookout for a Logistics Operative.

This is a temporary on‑going contract, working Monday to Friday 8:20am-5:05pm with an early finish on Friday.

Responsibilities

• Organise and maintain inventory records and carry out inventory checks
• Manage and handle shipping, loading and unloading of products
• Operating forklifts and pallet jacks
• Drive, vans, trucks, passenger cars handling warehouse/logistics materials
• Processing received deliveries and distribution efficiently
• Processing production orders and material requests to the factory
• Develop new procedures to improve processes and reduce cost
• Ensure that quality, quantity, customer satisfaction and financial commitments are met
• Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements
• Partner and communicate with manufacturers, suppliers, and customers
• Manage and develop logistics team

Key Skills

• Previous skills working within a similar stores/logistics environment
• Firm grasp of supply chain, inventory and distribution
• Previous SAP knowledge an advantage
• Confident using windows based PC programmes
• Excellent attention to detail
• Work as part of a team
• Good time keeping
• Must be flexible
• Show initiative

This role is paying 12.30 - 14.50 Per Hour (Depending on Experience).

Drug test screening required.

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