Logistics Operative

Kinetic PLC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering and fabrication business is seeking a Logistics Operative to operate gantry and overhead cranes unsupervised. The role requires adherence to strict Health and Safety standards and experience in material management. Offering £13.59 per hour, pension contributions, and 33 days holiday with a temporary to permanent status after 18 weeks.

Benefits

Pension contributions

33 days holiday

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Must have a current, in-date gantry/overhead crane license.
• Experience in an engineering logistics/warehouse role required.
• Ability to work to schedules and adhere to strict Health and Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate gantry and overhead cranes unsupervised.
• Goods offloading from inbound supplier deliveries.
• Material management and tracking.

Skills

Gantry/overhead crane operation

Health and Safety adherence

Material management

Experience with MRP/ERP systems

Tools

Gantry crane

Counterbalance FLT

Pallet Stacker

Job description

Logistics Operative required to work and operate with a gantry/ overhead Crane License!
Hours: Monday to Wednesday 7am - 5pm , Thursdays 7am - 4.30pm
Pay: £13.59ph, 37.5 hours per week. Overtime at T+1/2 available!
Status as Logistics Operative: Temporary to Permanent (after successful completion of 18 weeks 'like probationary' temporary period).

Join an expanding engineering and fabrication business specialising in bespoke structural, M&E projects. With strong order books and a commitment to excellence, offering great pension contributions, 33 days holiday , private healthcare and a comprehensive benefits package.

Day to day duties of Logistics Operative will cover (but not be limited to):
*Use of a Gantry, Overhead crane so you MUST have a license to apply & be able to work a crane unsupervised (after training)
*Work and adhere to strict Health and Safety standards set by the company
*Goods offload from inbound supplier delivery
*Breaking down deliveries
*Use of Overhead Cranes and gantries - experience preferable
*Use of MRP / ERP systems for material Goods Receipt Note (GRN) booking in and to track and record outbound product
*Stores / material management
*Ability to work to schedules, batching, kitting and picking of materials
*Ability to learn and quickly understand product knowledge
*Goods despatch, tracking, recording and paperwork management
*Ability to work to outbound delivery schedules

*Use of Counterbalance FLT's/ Pallet Stacker/ Combi Lift/ Sideloader/ Bendi Truck - THIS WOULD BE A BONUS, NOT ESSENTIAL!

If you are a Logistics Operative and have a current, in-date grantry/ (OHC) Overhead crane licence and experience in an engineering logistics/ warehouse role, press 'APPLY' now!

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 43 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries.
Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.
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Job Info

Job Title:

Logistics Operative

Company:

Kinetic PLC

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire

£13.59 Per hour Pension and 33 days holiday

Posted:

Jul 29th 2025

Closes:

Aug 29th 2025

Sector:

Distribution

Contract:

Temporary

Hours:

Full Time

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