Logistics & Warehouse Employee

Thales; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense contractor is looking for a Logistics & Warehouse Employee based in Edinburgh. The role involves managing inventory, packaging for dispatch, and ensuring safety standards are met. Candidates should have excellent attention to detail and communication skills, with experience in warehousing being a plus. A Defence security clearance is required for this position.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Employee discounts across various services

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport Discount

Qualifications

• Experience within a warehousing and/or Defence environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Mark and place stores in stock & package for dispatch.
• Participate in the movement of stores by road and within the depot.
• Monitor shelf life of stores and assist with audits and inspections.
• Operate information systems for input and retrieval of stores information.
• Maintain awareness of health and safety goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeric communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Job description

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Client:

Thales

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

OUR BENEFITS

Waged Role $67,820 + Super + Monthly RDOs + KPI Bonus!

Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $15 P/W

Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)

Modernised Paid Parental Leave

Novated Lease options

Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work

OUR TEAM

Our Explosive Ordnance Services team enables the Australian Defence Force through storage, distribution, maintenance and disposal of these systems, all across Australia. As a turnkey solution, we offer the opportunity to gain a holistic understanding of our business operations, creating huge opportunities for professional growth. Many of our team started in this role and are now in leadership.

Based on the Edinburgh RAAF base, on Kaurna land, your role purpose will be

YOUR ROLE

Mark and place stores in stock & package for dispatch

Participate in the movement of stores by road and within the depot

Monitor shelf life of stores and assisting with audits and inspections

Operate information systems for the input and retrieval of stores information

Always watch out for others, maintain awareness of and strive to achieve the company’s health and safety goals and objectives

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Excellent attention to detail with very good numeric, oral and written communication skills

Experience within a warehousing and/or Defence environment would be an advantage

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process.

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/.

In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

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It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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