Logistics Technician (Submarines)

Are you looking for a dynamic career opportunity within a globally recognized leader in advanced engineering? This Logistics Technician role within the esteemed Rolls-Royce Submarines business, based in Derby, presents an exciting pathway for individuals passionate about meticulous operational execution and material management.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Rolls-Royce is not just a company; it's an icon synonymous with innovation, reliability, and critical power solutions. Joining their Submarines division offers the chance to be part of a heritage that spans over a century, contributing to systems where safety and precision are paramount. You'll be immersed in an environment that fosters a sense of belonging and encourages personal growth. Rolls-Royce is committed to an inclusive and innovative culture, actively investing in its employees and providing access to a vast array of opportunities to shape your career trajectory.

What's In It For You?

• Career Development: This role offers excellent development opportunities, allowing you to expand your skills and knowledge within a complex and high-stakes industry.
• Competitive Package: Beyond a competitive salary, you can expect exceptional benefits, including a bonus scheme, employee support assistance, and valuable employee discounts.
• Meaningful Contribution: You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials, directly impacting the success of critical submarine programs.
• Positive Work Environment: Experience a supportive and inclusive culture that values individual contributions and encourages open communication.

Key Responsibilities and What You'll Be Doing:

In this hands-on role, you will be at the heart of physical logistics operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the entire lifecycle of materials, from receipt and storage to picking, processing, and dispatch, ensuring strict adherence to all governing procedures.
• Conducting thorough physical inspections as part of the goods receipt process, utilizing appropriate inspection methods.
• Maintaining absolute compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, quality requirements, and inspection procedures.
• Actively contributing to the continuous improvement of physical logistics processes, aiming for cost reduction and enhanced service levels.
• Ensuring materials are correctly packaged for safe and compliant loading and unloading of delivery vehicles.
• Managing and retaining essential paperwork, such as Goods Received Notes (GRN) and Proof of Delivery (PoD).
• Performing physical counts to support accurate inventory management.
• Operating mechanical handling equipment (MHE) and other physical logistics elements.

What We're Looking For in a Candidate:

Rolls-Royce values individuals who embody agility, boldness, collaboration, and a pursuit of simplicity. To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Experience: While experience in physical logistics operations is highly desirable, a strong aptitude for the role will be considered.
• Awareness of Regulations: An understanding of key regulatory requirements pertinent to logistics is beneficial.
• Stock Management: Demonstrated ability in stock compliance and adherence.
• MHE & Lifting: Experience with Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) and lifting/slinging is desirable. A forklift truck license is highly advantageous, though training will be provided if necessary.

Important Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Security Clearance: To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you must hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats. Rolls-Royce will support you in obtaining this if you do not currently hold it.
• Nationality: Due to the nature of the business and the protection of sensitive assets, UK nationality is a requirement. Dual nationals will undergo additional scrutiny.
• Location: This is a full-time role based in Derby (Raynesway).

This Logistics Technician position offers a solid foundation for a career in supply chain and logistics within a prestigious organization. It's an opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a sector that demands the highest standards of operational excellence and to contribute to projects of national significance. If you are detail-oriented, committed to safety and quality, and eager to grow with an industry leader, this role could be an excellent step in your professional journey.