Logistics Operative

Rubicon People; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Edenbridge is seeking a Logistics Operative to ensure smooth business operations. Responsibilities include monitoring inventory, processing customer orders, and ensuring timely shipments. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 1 year's experience in operations and holds a counterbalance and reach truck licence. The role offers an annual performance-based bonus and a Monday to Friday working week.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

25 days holiday (+BH’s)

On-the-job training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s work experience in operations, understanding Export documentation.
• Able to prioritise between multiple tasks.
• Good work history.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure the availability of products for orders.
• Handle the processing of customer orders from receipt to delivery.
• Arrange transportation for the delivery of goods to customers.
• Liaise with carriers and logistics partners to optimize shipping routes.
• Prepare shipping and export documentation.

Skills

Excellent time management skills

Strong communication skills

Strong IT skills

Tools

Counterbalance and reach truck licence

Job description

Logistics Operative | Edenbridge | £24,000

Do you want to learn new skills within an engineering environment?

Rubicon’s client is a well-established manufacturing company within theTech Sector. They are on the hunt for a newLogistics Operativeto play a pivotal role in contributing towards the smooth running of business operations.

As the newLogistics Operative,you’ll benefit from:

• An annual performance-basedbonus
• 25 days holiday (+BH’s)
• On-the-job trainingopportunities
• Monday to Friday working week (no more weekendsor evenings!)

As aLogistics Operative,you’ll be:

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure the availability of products for orders.
• Handle the processing of customer orders from receipt to delivery.
• Arrange transportation for the delivery of goods to customers, ensuring timely and cost-effective shipment.
• Liaise with carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics partners to optimize shipping routes and methods.
• Prepare and manage shipping and export documentation, including bills of lading, packing lists, and customs paperwork.

To be the successfulLogistics Operative,you’ll have:

• A minimum of 1 year’s work experience in operations, understanding Export documentation.
• Excellent time management skills and able to prioritise between multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Strong IT skills
• Holding counterbalance and reach truck licence – preferable
• Good work history

For this position you MUST be based within 20 miles of Edenbridge and have your own transport

For more information on your next career step pleaseapply via this advertor callScott at Rubicon. We’re expecting a large number of applications to this position so please apply sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.