Manufacturing Logistics Operator

Spectrum Control; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Flexitime

33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Health cash plan

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life assurance – 4x annual salary

Employee assistance programme

Discount platform

Training and education support

Job summary

Spectrum Control is seeking a materials and logistics professional in the United Kingdom to manage goods in, production support, and outbound shipping. The role ensures timely material intake, quality gatekeeping, and accurate ERP updates, while adhering to lean principles and safety standards.

You will work with purchasing, production, and QA teams to optimize flow, accuracy, and on-time delivery, including handling export paperwork when needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a manufacturing or engineering warehouse environment
• Forklift Truck (FLT) license desirable
• Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Supply Chain or Warehouse & Storage is a plus

Responsibilities

• Receive raw materials and verify against POs and CoCs.
• Perform initial visual inspections for transit damage and escalate to QC as needed.
• Kit components and deliver them to production cells just-in-time to avoid delays.
• Oversee packing of finished goods with appropriate protective packaging.
• Prepare and manage domestic and international shipping documents (HS Codes, Certificates of Origin).
• Update ERP to reflect WIP to Finished Goods transition.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Reading drawings

Lean manufacturing

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Supply Chain/Warehouse

Forklift Truck (FLT) license desirable

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Role Purpose

To synchronise the arrival of raw materials and components with the production schedule, while managing the efficient dispatch of finished goods. You will be the vital link between suppliers, the production floor, and the end customer.

Key Responsibilities

Goods In & Production Support

• Material Intake: Receive raw materials, chemicals, or sub-assemblies; verify against Purchase Orders and Certificates of Conformity (CoC).
• Quality Gatekeeping: Perform initial visual inspections for transit damage and upscale quality issues to the QC department before items reach the line.
• Kitting & Feeding: “Kit” specific components and deliver them to production cells just-in-time (JIT) to prevent assembly delays.

Shipping & Outbound

• Finished Goods Protection: Oversee the specialised packing of manufactured items, ensuring heavy-duty crating or anti-static packaging is used where required.
• Compliance & Export: Prepare technical shipping documents for domestic and international freight, including HS Codes, Certificates of Origin, and Dangerous Goods notes (if applicable).
• System Integrity: Update the ERP system to reflect the transition from “Work in Progress” (WIP) to “Finished Goods.”

Manufacturing-Specific Requirements

• ERP Proficiency: Hands‑on experience with manufacturing modules in ERP software is essential for tracking part numbers and batch codes.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to read basic technical drawings or pick‑sheets to identify complex components correctly.
• Lean Mindset: Familiarity with 5S, Kanban, or Just‑in‑Time (JIT) inventory principles is highly desirable.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 2+ years in a manufacturing or engineering warehouse environment.
• Certification: Forklift Truck (FLT) Counterbalance or Reach license is desirable.
• Education: Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Supply Chain or Warehouse & Storage is a plus.

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
• Additional benefits including access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy consultations and gym discounts
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Reward and recognition platform
• Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
• Support for further training and education

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)