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Logistics Operative

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Job Advert: Logistics Operative – Aerospace Stores

Location: Chalgrove, OX44

Salary: £26,700 + possible overtime

We are seeking a reliable and detail-focused Logistics Operative to join our Stores team at the Chalgrove site. This role is critical to the movement, packing, and distribution of both hardware and pyrotechnic components that support the assembly of ejection seats for military aircraft.

The Role:

You’ll be responsible for preparing, labelling, and transporting materials safely and efficiently across the site and to external partners. From January 2026, this will become a shift-based role (4 on, 4 off, 07:00–16:30). Until then, the position will follow standard weekday hours.

Key duties include:

Picking parts using Kardex systems

Booking in deliveries and updating records in SAP

Moving goods, including pyrotechnics, to internal process rooms

Performing stock checks and maintaining accurate inventory records

Labelling and palletising goods for safe shipment, including dangerous goods paperwork

Supporting magazine and stores organisation in line with 5S standards

What We’re Looking For:

Experience in logistics or stores within a manufacturing or warehouse environment

Good understanding of health and safety procedures

Reliable, accurate, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Able to follow instructions and meet deadlines

Willingness to work shifts from 2026 onward

What’s on Offer:

Salary £26,700 + possible overtime

9% non-contributory pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance and healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunity to buy additional leave

Full training and long-term career development

If you’re organised, safety-conscious, and ready to contribute to life-saving aerospace technology, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a high-performing logistics team.

Apply online now, or call Francesca on (phone number removed) for more details

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