Logistics PPE Operative

Babcock International; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics Operative to provide essential equipment and vehicle support. In this full-time role, you will work within a dynamic logistics department, ensuring equipment availability for training programs. Your responsibilities will include managing tasks alongside the logistics manager, maintaining stock levels, and reporting equipment issues. Join a team that values diversity and offers generous benefits, including a matched pension scheme and professional development opportunities. This is your chance to contribute to a safer world while advancing your career.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days paid leave for Reservists

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Knowledge of fire service vehicle and equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative activities within the logistics department.
• Liaise with the logistics manager to manage tasks.
• Assist in resource management and compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent Work

Knowledge of Fire Service Vehicles

Health and Safety Awareness

Professional Image

Education

Category C Driving License

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Operative
Location: Park Royal or Beckton + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £40,249 + Benefits
Role Type: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Role ID: SF63545

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Logistics Operative at either our Beckton or Park Royal site and play your part.

The role

As a Logistics Operative, you’ll provide effective equipment and vehicle support to maintain equipment and vehicle availability for our training programme with the London Fire Brigade.

1. Work within the logistics department, supporting administrative activities using available resources.
2. Liaise with the logistics manager to manage tasks.
3. Assist in resource management to ensure compliance with legislation and maintain adequate stock levels.
4. Report and process equipment defects and breakdowns according to the London Fire Brigade system.
5. Perform other tasks as directed by the Logistics Manager.
6. Provide cover for delivery drivers.

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, based onsite at either our Park Royal or Beckton sites.

Essential experience

• Ability to work as part of a team within the logistics department.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Knowledge of fire service vehicle and equipment (desirable).
• Awareness of current Health and Safety regulations in a workshop environment.
• Professional image—trustworthy, punctual, polite, with a good work ethic.

Qualifications

• Category C driving license (desirable).

We value diversity and welcome candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences, provided they meet the required skills and are willing to learn.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must obtain and maintain DBS security clearance. Some roles are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, which may affect eligibility based on nationality or residency. More info at UK GOV.UK.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• 10-days paid leave for Reservists
• Holiday Trading to buy or sell leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering
• Development opportunities and wellbeing support

Babcock has helped defend nations and protect communities for over a century. We are committed to sustainability and inclusion. If you need adjustments during the application process, email [e-mail].

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