Warehouse Operative (Driver) - GKN Aerospace
Job Posted: 5 November 2024
- Contract Term: Fixed Term
- Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: Competitive rates of pay
- Industries: Distribution Logistics & Transport
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
This role is to be offered on an initial 12 month fixed term contract basis
Working in our busy Logistics Department, and reporting into one of our Logistics Team Leaders, the main focus of this role will be “internal transport and stores”. Therefore a current clean driving licence is essential.
Applicants who have a B1 forklift licence will be of particular interest, however this is more of a "nice to have" and training will be provided.
This is going to be a physically demanding role, so applicants will need to be capable of undertaking this type of work
Availability to start at short notice will be advantageous.
Job Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities of our Materials Handlers include:
- Managing inbound and outbound material flow
- Receiving and storing inbound deliveries
- Creating fix bin locations
- Tracking product availability
- Picking, packing product for delivery
- Processing returns
- Performing reverse logistics
- Performing salvage activities
- Locating stock
- Preparing stock for movement
- Physically moving stock
- Physically moving parts/job cards/Calibration product/indirect goods (around and between our two sites)
- Maintaining inventory status
- Performing physical inventory procedures
- Maintaining Dept KPI’s
- Complete Internal transport Request calls
- Problem solving and Kaizens
- Maintain H&S
- Complete training
Job Qualifications
Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:
- Previous experience working in a similar role;
- Physically fit and capable of undertaking this type of work;
- Willingness and ability to undertake shift work when required;
- Current clean driving licence
- B1 Forklift or Crane sling licence would be advantageous, but not essential;
- Eligibility to work in the UK
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
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GKN
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 50 manufacturing locations in 14 countries, we serve more than 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers.
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