Warehouse Operative

Aero Engine Services; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation firm based in Cardiff is seeking a skilled Warehouse Operative to support logistics operations. Responsibilities include managing inventory, adhering to safety policies, and processing orders efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a warehouse background, excellent attention to detail, and the permanent right to work in the UK. This position offers a competitive salary, pension plan, and opportunities for professional development within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

25 days paid holidays

Pension fund

Performance-based annual bonus

Corporate entertainment events

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of warehouse experience within a goods in/out operation.
• Experience with Health and Safety policies in the workplace.
• Basic understanding of technical documentation related to aircraft engine parts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory control and material receipt.
• Ensure efficient task performance and quality maintenance.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and warehouse housekeeping practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Full clean UK drivers’ licence

Permanent right to live and work in the United Kingdom

Tools

Quantum Control ERP software

Job description

Job Title : Warehouse Operative

Location : Unit W8, Merlin House, Capital Business Park, Cardiff, CF3 2PU

Reports to : Dean Holland (Warehouse Manager)

Salary : £25-30,000 p / a (Dependent on experience)

Hours of Work : 37.5 per week - Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Expected start date : As Soon As Possible (Notice period accepted)

INTRODUCTION

Aero Engine Services Ltd is a privately owned U.K. based aviation company offering the highest quality aftermarket supply chain solutions and technical consultancy services to the commercial aerospace sector.

Due to company growth, we’re recruiting for an experienced, hardworking and flexible Warehouse Operative to join our busy business based in Cardiff, South Wales.

If you’re an organised person with previous warehouse experience (2 years) within a goods in / out operation and can ensure that legislative requirements and company procedures are implemented and adhered to, please get in touch by 16-01-2026 to be considered.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

In order to fulfil the role of Warehouse Operative, you are required to undertake the tasks and duties assigned to you individually and as a team. Some of these are recorded here, but this is not intended to be an exhaustive list, and you will be required to undertake any duties that may reasonably be requested of you from time to time.

• Working within our busy warehouse and assisting with inventory control, tracking deliveries, material receipt, cleaning components, order fulfilment (picking, packing) and shipping.
• Ensure tasks run efficiently, and that quality levels are always maintained.
• Ensure that Sales and Repair Orders are packed, processed and completed in line with agreed delivery timescales.
• Assisting to receive and book in purchase and repair orders correctly, including checking part numbers, condition, paperwork and uploading of relevant paperwork to the required stock lines.
• Be responsible for adhering to solid Health & Safety policies and warehouse housekeeping practices.
• Provide support with the purchasing and sales process and liaise with other key departments where necessary to arrange collections and deliveries from various locations globally.
• Ensure that all KPI's and instructions are adhered to, advising change where and when needed.
• Accurate upkeep and subsequent update of correct data to the company’s ERP system (Quantum Control).

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A warehousing background essential with exposure to logistics distribution preferred.
• Experience of working with Health and Safety policies and procedures within the workplace.
• Used to working in high-pressure environments with excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• IT literate with the ability to communicate at all levels of the business.
• Basic overview and understanding of technical documentation that’s required to physically accompany aircraft engine parts would be an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• An understanding of Quantum Control ERP software would be an advantage, but notessential, as full training will be provided.
• Forklift truck licence would be desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• The permanent right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
• A full clean UK drivers’ licence required.

As stated above, this list of duties is not designed to be exhaustive. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they exist currently, but it is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule and is not part of the contract of employment. We anticipate that this job description will change as your role and the business develops over time.

Any additions or changes that you wish make should be discussed and agreed with your line manager during your appraisal / review meeting or from time to time as may be appropriate.

WHAT AERO ENGINE SERVICES CAN OFFER AS A COMPANY

• The freedom to work closely with the Warehouse and Logistics Manager to coordinate a safe, organised and professional environment.
• Pension fund set up and payment plan, 25 days paid holidays along with all public UK bank holidays and discretionally optional annual bonus dependant on performance.
• Friendly, encouraging and motivating young team looking to develop a hard-working individual into a skilled, well-rounded and astute industry professional.
• ERP Quantum Control system training, product knowledge of aircraft engines and the specific engine parts included in their make-up.
• Multiple corporate entertainment days out including a summer and Christmas party, and general team entertainment days & meals to promote a close-knit and work-for-each other team environment.

HOW TO APPLY

If you believe you have the relevant skills, qualifications, attitude and competence to succeed in the described role, then please send your CV through to [e-mail] by the deadline of 16-01-2026 for consideration. Due to the nature of the role, only citizens with right to live and work in the United Kingdom can be considered. Due to the anticipated large volume of applicants, please be advised that we may only be able to respond to those who will be shortlisted for a face-to-face interview and advancement into the secondary process of the application.

Dated : 22-12-2025