Ref: 100121

Logistics Operative (Tools Stores)

Location Hillingdon
Job type Permanent
Salary £27,900 base + 22.6% Shift Uplift (Total Approx. £34,200)

Logistics Operative (Tool Stores)

Shift Pattern: Double Days (Rotating Weekly)

Week 1: 06:00 – 14:00 (Mon–fri)
Week 2: 13:45 – 22:00 (Mon–fri)

The Opportunity

Syntech 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.

Your Responsibilities

As a Logistics Operative, you will be the backbone of the production floor, managing high-value tooling and maintaining lean supply chains.

Production Support: Issue tooling, fixtures, and gauges to manufacturing teams and sub-contractors.
Inventory Management: Perform daily replenishment of Kanban locations and maintain accurate stock levels for consumables.
Data Integrity: Log all transfers and stock movements accurately using internal computer systems.
Logistics & Despatch: Process weekly tooling requests, including professional packing and boxing for outward despatch.
Quality Control: Conduct monthly gauge calibrations and report any discrepancies to the Calibration department.
Vendor Management: Manage carbide re-grind tooling and coordinate with Goods-In for stock put-away.

Experience & Skills Required

Background: Proven experience in stores, warehousing, or logistics—ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Technical Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Word) and comfortable using inventory management systems.
Compliance: A solid understanding of Health & Safety (H&S) procedures within a warehouse setting.
Soft Skills: Ability to remain calm under pressure, prioritize competing tasks, and maintain a high level of accuracy.

The Package

This role offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the region:

Financial Security: Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme.
Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
Health & Wellbeing: Cash Healthcare Plan and 4x salary Life Assurance.
Perks: Subsidised onsite canteen, Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme, and a dedicated discounts platform.
Growth: A personalized training and development plan to help you progress within the firm.

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