Logistics Technician

The role of the Logistics Technician is to support the management of the company stock and inventory. You will be responsible for managing the receipting of all incoming goods into stores and other stock control duties, specifically utilising in-house computer systems for all aspects of inventory control.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Goods Receipt:

• Receipt of deliveries to site, including notification of deliveries to other departments.
• Produce accurate inspection records and feedback supplier performance to the procurement team.
• Participate in the creation of detailed records describing any non-conforming items to facilitate effective communication, corrective action and preventative action.

Dispatch:

• Safe, effective packing of finished goods and other materials.

Production Support:

• Generating ‘kit lists’ and picking items against works orders to support the team production schedule.
• Receipt of internally produced items into stock, including spot checks for expected documentation.

General stores and inventory management:

• Maintain a safe working environment within the Stores areas and all current Health and Safety legislation is observed; including basic “house-keeping”.
• Utilise ‘SAP B1’ ERP software effectively to maintain accurate stock levels and material traceability.
• Manage the layout and utilisation of stores to maximise capacity and throughput.
• Coordinate stock counts and reconciliation against inventory.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of operational procedures to achieve consistency of output, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.
• Participate in process audits to drive continuous improvement efforts.

 

Skills and Experience

• Computer Literate with knowledge of stock handling systems.
• Experience of working with an ERP system.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving boxes of stock around by hand.
• Experience of working with couriers and shipping agents.
• Knowledge of IPC A-610/IPC WHMA-A-620 would be advantageous.
• Possess good numeracy and literacy skills.

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to effectively prioritise tasks requested by a variety of stakeholders
• Able to work with minimum supervision and use own initiative
• Possess the ability to communicate with other staff when required

Personal Attributes

• Ambition to continuously develop and maintain excellent workplace standards
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work in a methodical & structured way
• Conscientious and works to continually build relationships and efficient processes
• Demonstrate a flexible attitude to work

We want REUK to be the employer you choose to build your career with. We have lots of opportunity to grow as our business continues to grow.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

We also proudly support the Armed Forces community and encourage applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses and partners.

We are passionate about finding the right people to join us and we want you to be proud to work with us. Our vision is to become a recognised and respected solution provider while delivering high-technology, high reliability & high-quality products and systems.

 

As an REUK employee we offer you:

• 25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays (increasing with service)
• The opportunity to work flexibly and to work your contracted hours over the week so that you can enjoy an early finish on a Friday.
• 4-times Death-in-Service Benefit (after 3 months of service)
• BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance (after successful completion of probationary period)
• Long Service Rewards
• Employer Pension contributions of 6.8%
• Salary sacrifice scheme for Cycle to Work
• Discounted Ferry Bookings
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Bi-Monthly on-site massages
• Excellent Training Opportunities
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Excellent canteen facilities with a state-of-the-art kitchen, pool table and tuck shop
• Staff social events throughout the year
• Recognition for your work

Due to our pre-employment checks, we require applicants to have lived in the UK for at least 5 years.

To apply, please send your CV to hr_reuk@rheinmetall.com