Logistics Operator

ALSTOM; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Contributed Healthcare

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

25 days holiday

Job summary

Alstom in Plymouth is seeking a dedicated Logistics Operator to ensure smooth materials flow for rail systems. You will work in a fast-paced environment, maintaining accurate inventory, coordinating goods in and shipping, and contributing to continuous process improvements with Lean and 5S methodologies.

Your role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability, with responsibilities across goods in, putaway, picking, line feeding, packing and shipping and non-conformities, while using SAP for

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems for inventory and logistics tracking.
• Strong understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Forklift driving licence.
• Experience with warehouse operations within a production environment, including goods receipt, dispatch, and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Apply rules to operate inHealth, Safety and Environmental compliant environment.
• Maintain inventory accuracy using SAP and warehouse systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Lean and 5S to boost logistics performance.
• Work across goods in, putaway, picking, line feeding, kitting, packing and shipping and non-conformities.

Skills

SAP

Lean principles

Forklift licence

Warehouse ops

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Logistics Operator

Location: Plymouth, GB

Company: Alstom

Location:Plymouth

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by:- 20/11/26

Salary + Benefits Include: £27,103 , Pension, Contributed Healthcare, Life Assurance, plus many flexible benefits.

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are looking for a passionate Logistics Operator to join our dedicated team in Plymouth. You will play a key role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials and components that power our rail systems. This role demands precision, collaboration, and a commitment to operational excellence that supports Alstom’s mission to make sustainable mobility a reality.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Apply rules in order to operate in an environment that complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Maintain high standards of reliability through accurate inventory management using SAP and warehouse management systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Lean and 5S methodologies to enhance logistics performance.
• The role will be fast paced and varied, with potential to work on a range of activities including Goods in, putaway , picking, line feeding and kitting, packing and shipping, and non-conformities
• You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems for inventory and logistics tracking.
• Strong understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Forklift driving licence
• Experience with warehouse operations within a production environment , including goods receipt, dispatch, and stock control. Collaborative mindset with a focus on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

How Success Is Measured

• On-time delivery and material availability aligned with production schedules. Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to resolve logistics challenges. Reduction in material handling errors and improvement in process efficiency.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with advanced logistics systems supporting Alstom’s global mobility vision.
• Contribute to projects that have a tangible impact on sustainable transport worldwide.
• Access continuous learning and career development opportunities within a global network.

Perks and Benefits:

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a “disability confident leader accredited employer”, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.