Logistics Operative

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Logistics team member to support the receipt and dispatch of aircraft components. This role involves key responsibilities such as managing stock, ensuring compliance with regulations, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment, working closely with production teams to meet customer expectations. The company offers a supportive workplace with a focus on diversity and inclusion, along with a range of benefits including a shorter workday on Fridays and generous holiday options. If you are a motivated individual with a can-do attitude, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Shorter day on Fridays

25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

Annual bonus & share scheme options

Pension scheme (up to 8% match)

Life assurance (4x salary)

On-site parking

Self-service restaurant

Chill-out area with games

Involvement in STEM activities

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or distribution centre is essential.
• Ability to manage documentation and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective induction of landing gear components.
• Manage packing, despatch, and stock condition.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Customer-focused

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

Current and valid Fork Lift Driver Licence

Full UK Driving Licence

DBS certificate

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations.

Our Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation partners with a range of global customers, working closely with major airlines such as British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, Iberia, Vueling, Air Canada, Etihad and Qatar.

What will I be doing?

Working at our MRO site as a key member of the Logistics team in a busy environment, you will be responsible for a range of activities to support the receipt and despatch of components while conforming to regulatory and procedural requirements. You will be supporting the Production Teams in all general activities to achieve our customer's expectations. This is a multi-tasking, support-based role.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Goods Inwards Receiving, to ensure landing gear components are inducted into the company effectively and administration tasks are completed.
2. Goods Inwards Surveying, inspecting new parts, processed parts & consumables are inducted into the company and administration tasks are completed.
3. Packing, despatch and loading activities of all products company-wide (some heavy lifting).
4. Delivery of all items to internal customers.
5. Communicate with internal supervision to confirm component delivery & receipt.
6. Manage stock & condition of packing cases and packaging materials.
7. Management of documentation associated with the disposal/mutilation of scrap parts.
8. Participation in continuous improvement activities to improve operational processes and customer satisfaction.
9. Understand KPIs and ensure targets are met.
10. Competent to carry out cargo security checks and approve consignment for shipping.
11. Business support within range of competency.

Job Requirements:

1. Current and valid Fork Lift Driver Licence.
2. Lifting & Slinging experience.
3. Full UK Driving Licence.
4. DBS certificate.
5. Experience of working in a warehouse or distribution centre.
6. Excellent communication skills.
7. Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.
8. Can do, positive attitude and a flexible approach.
9. Intermediate level of numeric and literacy skills, with high attention to detail.
10. Ability to work within a team.
11. Conscientious and customer-focused.

Safran Landing Systems Services offers a range of benefits to support you in and out of the workplace:

1. We work a shorter day on a Friday!
2. 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy and sell holiday.
3. Annual bonus & share scheme options.
4. Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary).
5. Benefits portal - health and wellbeing, lifestyle, technology and self-development courses.
6. On-site parking, self-service restaurant and chill-out area with games.
7. Involvement in STEM and community activities, inter-company sporting events and wellbeing initiatives.

What's my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV and cover letter, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing Systems an inclusive place to work. Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.

Specificity of the job
There is no regular travel required with this role.