Logistics Operative Stores

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd; Denham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in Denham seeks a Logistics Operative to manage packaging and transportation of products. Responsibilities include preparing goods, ensuring compliance with packing standards, and liaising with the logistics team. Ideal candidates should have basic packaging experience and be computer literate. Competitive benefits and a commitment to inclusivity are offered.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension scheme

4× salary Life Assurance

Personalized training and development

Healthcare Cash Plan

25-day annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Discount platform

Workplace nursery benefit

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage tasks effectively.
• Skilled in following verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pack, and label products for transport.
• Validate batch numbers and flag discrepancies.
• Ensure goods are packed according to instructions.
• Liaise with logistics for dispatch readiness.
• Transport goods throughout the factory.

Skills

Basic stores and packing experience

Ability to work under pressure

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office

Structured and methodical working style

Good interpersonal skills

Tools

SAP

Forklift truck

Robur electric pallet stacker

Scissor lift equipment

Job description

Why work for Martin-Baker

A career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide. When you work at Martin-Baker, you’re providing pilots with their last form of defence.

Our Mission

Martin-Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world’s most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple – to save aircrew lives.

What You’ll Be Doing

Join us on this mission as a Logistics Operative working in our Stores Department at our Denham site. You’ll be preparing, packing and labelling products and components for transport internally and to new and existing customers and suppliers, whilst undertaking multi‑skilled duties within Stores.

Aspects Of The Role Include To

• Primary and final packing of parts, components and products in accordance with the customer and technical requirements.
• Validating batch numbers, part descriptions and amounts against the SAP system and flagging discrepancies to Cell Leaders.
• Ensuring that all goods are packed with the appropriate materials according to the instructions, and that labels and addresses are attached and clearly visible.
• Ensuring that delivery instructions are correct and identify the package to be shipped.
• Liaising with the Logistics team and Shipping clerk to ensure that goods are ready for dispatch.
• Undertaking self‑inspection and quality check of work undertaken.
• Becoming competent in a variety of multi‑skilled duties within Detail Stores, Raw Material Stores and Internal Transport using a variety of processes and techniques in accordance with company and departmental objectives.
• Accurately picking, packing and issuing materials, goods and stock from Detail and Raw Material Stores areas.
• Taking receipt of all materials, goods and stock from the main factory and external sources into the Detail Stores.
• Internal transportation – movement of goods throughout the factory including use of the forklift truck, Robur electric pallet stacker and scissor lift equipment.
• Undertaking duties within Raw Material Stores such as saw operation.

Characteristics & Skills

• Basic stores and packing experience gained from a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Can work under pressure to balance competing job priorities to agreed deadlines.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel.
• Has a structured and methodical working style with good interpersonal skills and a team player with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow instructions or requests whether verbal or written.

Benefits

• Highly competitive 9 % non‑contributory pension scheme (18+).
• 4× salary Life Assurance (18+).
• Personalised training and development plan.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• 25‑day annual leave plus bank holidays.
• The ability to purchase additional leave up to 1 week.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Martin‑Baker+ (Discount Platform).
• Workplace nursery benefit.

We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.

Martin‑Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.

All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role’s specifications and / or requirements. All published adverts will be aligned with the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion commitment.

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). For more information and guidance please visit https://martin-baker.com/security-vetting/.

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