Logistics Technician - Submarines

Rolls-Royce plc; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Logistics Technician in a pioneering firm known for its cutting-edge technology and engineering excellence. In this role, you will manage material movements, ensuring compliance with safety protocols while operating Mechanical Handling Equipment. You'll contribute to continuous improvement in logistics processes and work within a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation. This position offers excellent development opportunities and the chance to make a significant impact in supporting critical operations for the UK's Royal Navy.

Benefits

Bonus schemes

Employee assistance support

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in physical logistics operations is highly desirable.
• Understanding of key regulatory requirements in logistics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Handle material packaging, loading/unloading, and direct deliveries.

Skills

Logistics Operations

Material Handling

Health and Safety Compliance

Inventory Control

Education

MHE/Lifting and Slinging Qualification

Tools

Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE)

Job description

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Logistics Technician - Submarines

Apply locations Derby time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR6129701

Job Description

Job Title: Logistics Technician - Submarines
Working Pattern: Full Time
Working Location: Derby

An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join our Submarines business as a Logistics Technician based in Derby. In this role, you will be responsible for operating Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) and managing material movements. You will ensure that all materials are receipted, stored, picked, processed, and dispatched in line with local governing procedures, while also conducting physical inspections as part of the goods receipt process.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build, and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere. Our Submarines business delivers cutting-edge technology and engineering excellence to support the UK’s Royal Navy.

We’ll provide an environment of care and belonging where you can be yourself, with an inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you. You’ll have access to an incredible breadth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a real difference.

What We Offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include:
• Bonus schemes
• Employee assistance support
• Employee discounts

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is available, enabling our people to balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. While flexibility is encouraged, on average, we expect employees to attend the workplace at least three days per week for collaboration and other business needs.

What You Will Be Doing

With this attractive opportunity, you will get the chance to:

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies, embedding a culture of open and honest reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of logistics processes to enhance efficiency and service levels.
• Handle material packaging, loading/unloading, and direct deliveries to appropriate areas.
• Complete physical counts to support inventory control.
• Operate logistics equipment, including lifting tools and MHE.

Who we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Have an appreciation of key logistics processes and systems.
• Possess experience in physical logistics operations (highly desirable).
• Understand key regulatory requirements within the logistics sector.
• Ensure stock compliance and adherence to inventory controls.
• Hold or be willing to obtain an MHE/lifting and slinging qualification (forklift truck license is highly desirable, but training will be provided if required).

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures bring valuable perspectives, driving innovation and problem-solving.

By building a culture of care and belonging, we give everyone the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global inclusion strategy at Our People | Rolls-Royce .

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business, you must hold Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support your application for Security Clearance if you do not already have it. Due to the nature of our work and the protection of certain assets, we can only consider applications from UK nationals or, in MoD-approved cases, dual nationals.

Job Category

Supply Chain Planning & Control

Posting Date

29 Apr 2025; 00:04

Posting End Date

05 May 2025

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