Logistics Technician

Job title:

Logistics Technician

Company

Atomic Weapons Establishment

Job description

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.Logistics TechnicianLocation: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.Package: £34,630 – £35,070 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight.Let us introduce the roleAWE is currently recruiting a Logistics Technician to provide logistics assistance for the management of deliveries, distribution and stock control in support of all AWE operations.Who are we looking for?Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

• A background in Manufacturing/Logistics
• Great communication skills
• Working within a team or as an individual
• Working with sensitive/hazardous materials or equipment

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
• Material receipts and issues.
• Stock management and auditing using recognised corporate systems.
• Logistics functions within stores to include picking and packing, stock rotation, quarantining and distributing.
• Fork Lift Truck Operations sling & lifting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Locating material in the appropriate stores location using (FIFO system) with the characteristics of the commodity.
• Issue material with appropriate documentation (i.e. Form 16 Material data Sheet) in response to suitably authorised demands.
• Where appropriate, deliver material and collect across all sites for demanders. (Site licence required).
• Report stock discrepancies as these are revealed.
• Supporting projects.
• Following logistic processes for the delivery across sites. Includes national and international processes.
• Compliance to Company Safety Procedures.
• Ensure that team KPI’s are met or exceeded.
• Deliver continuous improvement and change through innovation.
• To liaise with customers by telephone when required and deal with day-to-day problems regarding their orders in a polite and helpful manner.

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave – 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave – 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The ‘Working at AWE’ page on our website is where you can find full details in the ‘AWE Benefits Guide’.Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.#LI-JWNext steps:Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

Expected salary

£34630 – 35070 per year

Location

Aldermaston, Berkshire

Job date

Sun, 18 May 2025 05:16:03 GMT

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