Are you an experienced Logistics Operative, Stores Operative or Warehouse Operative with a background in manufacturing or engineering?
Do you have experience managing stock, preparing materials for production and ensuring goods are dispatched accurately and on time?
We're supporting an established engineering and manufacturing business who are looking for an experienced Logistics Operative to join their Production team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, hands-on position covering stores, inventory management, production logistics and dispatch.
What's the role all about?
As the Logistics Operative, you'll play an important role in ensuring materials and components are in the right place at the right time.
Working closely with Production, Stores and Dispatch, you'll be responsible for receiving goods, managing stock, preparing materials for manufacturing and coordinating outgoing shipments to customers and suppliers.
This is a busy and varied position where accuracy, organisation and a proactive approach are essential.
You'll be helping to keep production running smoothly by ensuring materials are available when needed and preventing unnecessary delays.
What will you be doing?
Receive incoming goods and ensure they are booked into the correct storage locations
Issue raw materials and components to Production
Prepare and kit materials accurately for manufacturing jobs
Maintain accurate stock records and ensure components are stored safely
Carry out Perpetual Inventory (PI) counts to maintain stock accuracy
Support inventory audits and stock reconciliation activities
Use ERP/MRP systems, including SYSPRO, to manage inventory transactions and part traceability
Prepare, package and dispatch finished products and components
Ensure shipments meet customer requirements and relevant compliance standards
Use courier systems to arrange and record outgoing deliveries
Work closely with internal departments to ensure materials are available when required
Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
Follow Health & Safety procedures, including safe manual handling practices
Support continuous improvement activities across Stores and Logistics
What do you need?
We're looking for someone with:
3–5 years' experience within a production logistics, stores or manufacturing environment
Previous experience working in stores, inventory management or dispatch
Experience using ERP/MRP systems
Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards
Good computer literacy
Strong attention to detail
Good communication and organisational skills
A proactive and flexible approach to work
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Full UK driving licence
5 GCSEs, including Maths and English
Desirable
It would also be beneficial if you have:
Forklift licence
Previous experience using courier booking and shipping systems
Strong inventory control knowledge
Experience working with SYSPRO
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S
Previous experience within aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
About you
You'll be someone who enjoys keeping things organised and understands how important good logistics and stock control are to a manufacturing operation.
You'll be:
Practical and hands-on
Highly organised and detail-focused
Proactive in identifying and resolving problems
Comfortable working in a busy production environment
Reliable and self-motivated
Flexible and willing to support different areas of the business
A strong team player
Confident managing your own workload
Positive and professional under pressure
Most importantly, you'll understand that getting the right materials to the right place at the right time makes a real difference to production performance.
Why join?
This is an opportunity to join an established engineering and manufacturing business where you'll play an important role in supporting day-to-day operations.
You'll gain exposure to a variety of activities across Stores, Inventory Control, Production Logistics and Dispatch, working closely with different departments to ensure materials and products move efficiently throughout the business.
The details
Role: Logistics Operative
Department: Production / Logistics
Reporting to: Logistics Manager
Environment: Engineering / Manufacturing
Interested?
If you're an experienced Logistics Operative, Stores Operative, Warehouse Operative, Materials Handler or Dispatch Operative looking for your next opportunity within manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Kingdom People for a confidential discussion.
Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
