Logistics & Store Operative - 18 Month Maternity Cover

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Logistics & Store Operative - 18 Month Maternity Cover

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics and Store Operative to join us and take responsibility for our logistics and warehouse function in our Portsmouth Test & Evaluation Centre.

A TASTE OF THE DAY TO DAY

• Receiving and checking supplier deliveries, ensuring accuracy against orders

• Organising and storing stock so it is easy to locate, well-labelled and safely managed

• Monitoring stock levels and keeping the inventory management system up to date

• Supporting returns and helping resolve discrepancies or damaged items

Picking, Dispatch & Operational Support

• Picking and preparing parts and equipment for internal teams and project sites

• Supporting the ordering of parts for new sites and preparing them for dispatch

• Arranging deliveries of spare parts to sites, sometimes at short notice

• Carrying out occasional low-level assembly tasks, such as preparing [Employer hidden] site controllers

Logistics & Shipping Coordination

• Supporting the coordination of domestic and international shipments

• Liaising with hauliers, freight forwarders, and suppliers to track and manage deliveries

• Assisting with obtaining shipping quotes and comparing options

• Flagging delays, issues, or risks and escalating where needed

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Supporting communication with internal teams and responding to day-to-day requests

• Helping keep stakeholders informed of delivery timelines and changes

• Assisting with tracking supplier performance and highlighting concerns

Continuous Improvement & Market Awareness

• Flagging opportunities to improve processes or reduce delays

• Supporting efforts to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness

Health, Safety & Ways of Working

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised stores environment

• Following all handling and storage procedures to ensure compliance

• Prioritising tasks during busy periods to keep operations running smoothly

• Occasional travel to sites across the UK to support inventory-related activities

Health and Safety

Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience. Above all, [Employer hidden] is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero carbon world.

Essential Competencies:

• Some experience in a stores, warehouse, or logistics role, or a similar operational environment

• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail

• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel or similar systems

• Clear and confident communication skills

• Reliable, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Ability to follow processes and work safely in a stores or warehouse environment

• Flexible approach and willingness to support a range of tasks

• Ability to travel occasionally when required

Desirable but non-essential skills:

• Experience using inventory management or ERP systems

• Exposure to logistics or shipping coordination, including deliveries to multiple locations

• Basic understanding of domestic or international shipping processes

• Experience supporting reverse logistics or returns processes

• Forklift or warehouse equipment experience, or willingness to learn

• Experience working in a fast-paced or growing business environment

• Interest in sustainability or green logistics practices

WORKING AT ZENOBE

We’re passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team [Employer hidden] a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box.

If you’d like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, we’d love to hear from you!

WHAT WE OFFER

Charge your career at [Employer hidden] and receive

• Up to 33% annual bonus for being awesome

• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 30 days, plus bank holidays

• Private Medical Insurance

• £1,500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do

• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Pension scheme, up to 8% matched contributions

• Enhanced parental leave

• Cash back health plan

• Plus more

Lots of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexitime and hybrid working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let’s see how we can make it work.

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at [Employer hidden]. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with [Employer hidden], please let us know when you apply.