Logistics Operatives - Aerospace Middlesex And Buckinghamshire

Strongfield; Bierton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking Logistics Operatives to join their team in Buckinghamshire/Middlesex. In this role, you'll prepare, pack, and label products for transport while performing multi-skilled duties within stores. Ideal candidates will have experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment and be able to work under pressure. This position offers a highly competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme, life assurance, and personalized training. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Highly competitive non-contributory pension scheme

4x salary Life Assurance

Personalized training and development plan

Healthcare Cash Plan

25-days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Basic stores and packing experience gained from a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Ability to follow instructions whether verbal or written.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Primary packing of components according to instructions.
• Validating batch numbers and flagging discrepancies.
• Confirming delivery instructions and identifying packages.
• Liaising with the Logistics team for dispatch readiness.

Skills

Basic stores and packing experience

Ability to work under pressure

Microsoft Office proficiency

Structured and methodical work style

Tools

Forklift truck operation

Robur electric pallet stacker

Scissor lift operation

Job description

Logistics Operatives – Aerospace – Middlesex & Buckinghamshire

Our Aerospace client based in Buckinghamshire / Middlesex UK requires several Logistics Operatives to work with them on a permanent basis. Their products and systems are world leading.

What you’ll be doing

Join them on this mission as a Logistics Operative working in our client’s Stores or Packing Department at our site on the Middlesex and Buckinghamshire borders.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 all goods are packed with the appropriate materials according to the instructions, and that labels and addresses are attached and clearly visible/legible.
• Confirming that delivery instructions are correct and the package to be shipped is identified.
• Liaising with the Logistics team and Shipping clerk to ensure that goods are ready for dispatch.
• Undertaking self‑inspection and quality checks 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/requests whether verbal or written.

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you’ll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.

Your benefits in detail

• Highly competitive 9% non‑contributory pension scheme 18+
• 4x salary Life Assurance 18+
• Personalised training and development plan
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25‑days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ability to purchase additional leave up to a maximum of 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.

Please note: Candidates must currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK and be living in the UK now.

Working hours: 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 12pm Friday. Overtime payments are made at enhanced rates for hours outside scheduled times.

Forklift licence useful, but not necessary and can be trained where required.

Candidates must be prepared to undergo UK Security clearance vetting to BPSS level.

Interviews will be held on our client’s premises soon, so if you have the relevant experience, skills and drive to succeed, do not delay in applying.

This is an opportunity to work for a fantastic world‑leading company.