Product Manager

Molton Brown; Wootton Bridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking an Aircraft Materials & Logistics Operative to support engineering operations at a major UK airport. The role involves receiving, storing, and delivering aircraft materials while adhering to health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have Level 2 qualifications, IT literacy, and experience in logistics or supply chain operations. The position requires a commitment to safety and quality, alongside operating forklifts and other material handling equipment. A competitive package and shift patterns are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Travel-related benefits

Qualifications

• Able to obtain a Counterbalance Forklift Licence and other material handling licences.
• Medical fitness for a physical role with lifting.
• Experience in warehousing, logistics, or supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Receive, quality-check, issue, and store aircraft materials.
• Deliver materials across airside and landside locations.
• Operate forklifts for loading, unloading, and storage activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

IT literacy

Commitment to safety

Education

Level 2 qualifications including Maths and English

Tools

SAP

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Title: Aircraft Materials & Logistics Operative

Location: London Gatwick (Airport Environment)

Employment Type: Permanent | Shift-Based

Industry: Aviation Engineering | Logistics | Supply Chain

Description

Our client is seeking an Aircraft Materials & Logistics Operative to join a critical engineering logistics team based at a major UK airport. This role sits at the heart of aviation operations, acting as the vital link between supply chain and production engineering to ensure aircraft materials, tooling, and equipment are available when and where they are needed. Operating within a 24/7, safety‑critical environment, this position offers variety, responsibility, and structured development for individuals with a strong attention to detail and an interest in aviation logistics.

Responsibilities

• Receive, quality‑check, issue, store, and dispatch aircraft materials and tooling in accordance with approved technical procedures.
• Deliver and distribute aircraft materials across airside and landside locations to support engineering operations.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment for loading, unloading, and storage activities.
• Maintain high standards of storekeeping, stock control, and housekeeping at all times.
• Conduct cyclic stock audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality legislation.
• Complete all mandatory and role‑specific training requirements.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualifications (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
• Ability to obtain a Counterbalance Forklift Licence and additional material handling licences (training provided).
• Medical fitness to undertake a physical role involving repetitive and sometimes heavy lifting.
• Willingness and flexibility to work a shift‑based pattern.
• IT literacy with the ability to learn and use logistics and inventory systems.
• Experience in warehousing, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Full UK driving licence (Category B, manual) with a minimum of 12 months' experience and no more than three penalty points.
• Ability to obtain an Airside Driving Permit.
• IATA and/or ADR Dangerous Goods certification.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

Additional Information

• Comprehensive induction programme (up to four weeks), including health & safety, forklift training, systems training, and on‑the‑job shadowing.
• Ongoing compliance and refresher training.
• Competitive reward package, including travel‑related benefits.
• Shift‑based role operating 24/7, 365 days per year.
• Physically demanding position involving manual handling and material movement.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a role‑specific medical assessment prior to start.
• Candidates with relevant logistics, warehouse, or operational experience are encouraged to apply with an up‑to‑date CV.