Logistics Operatives - Aerospace Middlesex and Buckinghamshire

Strongfield; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Buckinghamshire is seeking Logistics Operatives to manage packing and shipping tasks. The role includes preparing, packing, and labeling products while liaising with the logistics team. Candidates should have experience in a manufacturing environment and be able to work effectively under pressure. This position provides competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and annual leave. Join a world-leading firm and gain valuable industry experience.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension scheme

4x salary Life Assurance

Personalized training and development

Healthcare Cash Plan

25-days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace nursery benefit

Qualifications

• Experience gained from a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Can balance competing job priorities under pressure.
• Structured and methodical working style.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pack, and label products for transport.
• Ensure goods are packed according to requirements.
• Liaise with logistics teams to ensure readiness for dispatch.

Skills

Basic stores and packing experience

Ability to work under pressure

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Tools

Forklift truck

Robur electric pallet stacker

Scissor lift equipment

Job description

Our Aerospace client

based in Buckinghamshire / Middlesex UK, require 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.

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 amount against the SAP system and flagging discrepancies to Cell Leaders.
• Ensure that all goods are packed with the appropriate materials according to the instructions, and that labels and addresses are attached and clearly visible / legible.
• 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.
• To undertake self‑inspection and quality check of work undertaken.
• To become 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.
• To accurately pick, pack and issue materials, goods and stock from Detail and Raw Material Stores areas.
• To take 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.
• The ability to purchase additional leave maximum 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.

8am to 5pm Monday to Thursdays, 8am to 12pm Fridays. Overtime payments .for hours outside at enhanced rates.

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

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

Interviews will be held on our clients 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.