Logistics Operative (Tool Stores)
28 days ago
Uxbridge
Logistics Operative (Tool Stores)\n\nLocation: Near Uxbridge, Middlesex\n\nShift Pattern: Double Days (Rotating Weekly)\n\n * \n\n Week 1: 06:00 – 14:00 (Mon–Fri)\n\n * \n\n Week 2: 13:45 – 22:00 (Mon- Fri)\n\nSalary: £27,900 base + 22.6% Shift Uplift (Total Approx. £34,200)\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nSyntech Recruitment is proud to partner with a premier British engineering firm known for its high-precision manufacturing. We are seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Operative (Tool Stores) to join a vital production support team. This role ensures that the engineers crafting life-saving aerospace technology have the exact tools and equipment they need, exactly when they need them.\n\nYour Responsibilities\n\nAs a Logistics Operative, you will be the backbone of the production floor, managing high-value tooling and maintaining lean supply chains.\n\n * \n\n Production Support: Issue tooling, fixtures, and gauges to manufacturing teams and sub-contractors.\n\n * \n\n Inventory Management: Perform daily replenishment of Kanban locations and maintain accurate stock levels for consumables.\n\n * \n\n Data Integrity: Log all transfers and stock movements accurately using internal computer systems.\n\n * \n\n Logistics & Despatch: Process weekly tooling requests, including professional packing and boxing for outward despatch.\n\n * \n\n Quality Control: Conduct monthly gauge calibrations and report any discrepancies to the Calibration department.\n\n * \n\n Vendor Management: Manage carbide re-grind tooling and coordinate with Goods-In for stock put-away.\n\nExperience & Skills Required\n\n * \n\n Background: Proven experience in stores, warehousing, or logistics—ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment.\n\n * \n\n Technical Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Word) and comfortable using inventory management systems.\n\n * \n\n Compliance: A solid understanding of Health & Safety (H&S) procedures within a warehouse setting.\n\n * \n\n Soft Skills: Ability to remain calm under pressure, prioritize competing tasks, and maintain a high level of accuracy.\n\nThe Package\n\nThis role offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the region:\n\n * \n\n Financial Security: Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme.\n\n * \n\n Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).\n\n * \n\n Health & Wellbeing: Cash Healthcare Plan and 4x salary Life Assurance.\n\n * \n\n Perks: Subsidised onsite canteen, Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme, and a dedicated discounts platform.\n\n * \n\n Growth: A personalized training and development plan to help you progress within the firm.\n\nApply Now\n\nReady to support life-saving engineering? Click apply to speak with one of our specialist consultants today.\n\nSyntech Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. For full details, including our T&Cs and Privacy Policy, please visit our website.\n\nINDT