Job Title: Logistics Operative
Location: Park Royal or Beckton + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £40,249 + Benefits
Role Type: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Role ID: SF63545

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Logistics Operative at either our Beckton or park Royal site.

The role
As a Logistics Operative, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Providing effective equipment and vehicle support to sustain a level of equipment and vehicle availability sufficient to meet our training programme with the London Fire Brigade.

• Day-to-day, you’ll work within the logistics Dept and carry out administrative activities to support utilising all resources available.
• Manage tasks while liaising with the logistic manager.
• Assist with the management of resources to ensure compliance with legislation and ensure an adequate stock level.
• Comply with the London Fire Brigade system for the reporting and processing of equipment defects and breakdowns.
• Carry out any other tasks as reasonably directed by the Logistics Manager.
• Provide cover for the delivery drivers.

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and is based onsite at either our Park Royal or Beckton sites.

Essential experience of the Logistics Operative

• The ability to work as a member of a team within the logistics department.
• The ability to work without supervision.
• Good knowledge of Fire service vehicle and equipment type. (desirable)
• Good awareness of current Health and Safety regulations within a workshop environment.
• A professional image – be trustworthy, punctual and polite and demonstrate a good work ethic.

Qualifications for the Logistics Operative

• Hold a category C driving licence. (desirable)

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain DBS security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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