Logistics Operative

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Logistics Operative - FLT

Warehouse | Telford, On Site | Perm, Full Time

About the Company

Rheinmetall Weapon Munitions UK Limited (RWM UK) - a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rheinmetall Group and part of the Weapon and Ammunition Division - is Rheinmetall's centre of excellence for the production and maintenance of large calibre weapon systems in the United Kingdom. In particular, smoothbore weapon systems for main battle tanks in 120 mm and artillery systems in 155 mm calibre.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable , hand-on and motivated Logistics Operative to join our growing team in a new manufacturing environment

As a Logistics Specialist, you will keep materials moving and production running - from good receipt and internal transport to waste management. You will be part of of a small operational logistics team, working in a new manufacturing environment. this is a hand-on role where you will be making a vital link between logistics and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Unloading of trucks with forklifts and overhead cranes
Checking delivered goods for damage and quantitative accuracy
Goods-inward-booking in SAP
Storage, removal and transfer of materials and associated inventory management in SAP
Supply of materials needed in production
Packaging of materials for external transport
Loading of trucks with forklifts and overhead cranes
Emptying containers using a forklift truck, especially for metal chips from the CNC-machines
Transport of barells, breech blocks and weapon systems within the building and to workshops on the wider premisesWHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Experience in working as a Logistics / Warehouse environment
FLT- and Crane-Licence
Extensive user experience operation FLT and Cranes
Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a Team, or individually
SAP-knowledge in logistical aspects

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Rheinmetall is establishing a new production site for large calibre barrels in Telford - and you have the opportunity to join the company at this really exciting time of growth and be involved in setting up the new plant from the very beginning.

What do we offer:

Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare Plan
Employer pension contribution up to 6% matched by employer
Free on site car park
Career development opportunities
Excellent Training OpportunitiesRheinmetall is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Please be aware that many roles working for Rheinmetall will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation