Logistics Specialist

3 days ago

Reading, United Kingdom AWE Full time

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

Logistics Specialist

Location - Reading / Basingstoke area

Package - £33,350 - £44,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

- Market leading contributory pension scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off
- Flexible working hours
- Salary sacrifice scheme

The role:
The role of Logistics Specialist is to provide control and management across a wide spectrum of Logistics, including warehousing, inventory, asset and stock control. You would also develop and deliver logistic strategies and plans.

What will you be required to do?
- Task management of the Logistics staff/teams within the various warehousing areas
- Management of all deliveries nationally and internationally
- Logistics interface and liaison with customers and suppliers
- Management of receipt, pick (AMS Work Orders, Route Cards, and Form 16’s), pack and audit of stock held on inventories
- Management of stock including control of controllable assets on recognised corporate systems
- Focal point for the movement of dangerous goods, internally, nationally and internationally
- Auditing and reporting in relation to warehouse operations
- Fork Lift Truck Operations/Slinging and Lifting.
- Experience of working in a logistics/warehousing environment.
- Have the ability to deal with difficult situations
- Experience of working in a busy environment and problem solve under pressure
- Proactive approach to safety and quality
- Excellent decision making skills

LI-SW

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country’s nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

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