General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

As a Materials Handler and Operations Support you will provide onsite operational and facilities support.  Controlled receipt, issue and storage activity within our stores, arrange transport and shipping of items in support of all GDUK programs and control the GDUK assets and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) process.

In this role you will be involved in a wide and varied range of tasks that may include:

• Maintaining store records in accordance with accounting procedures
• Loading and unloading of vehicles and containers
• Receiving Goods and locating within our store facility
• Ensure that all Goods are receipted and transacted with in our Oracle system
• Arranging transport and shipping of various items in support of all GDUK programs
• Stock check and cycle counting.
• Maintain full & accurate inventory records in line with defence standards in support of MoD & customer audits
• Complete GFE Audits
• Porterage, room and event configuration and set up
• Support delivery of PAT testing regime

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To be successful in this role you would have:

• Experience of stock management systems, transport & shipping procedures - to include movement & handling of dangerous goods
• Knowledge of Oracle stock system
• Appropriate PAT testing qualification/certification
• Forklift license
• Knowledge and experience of H&S at work requirements
• Be competent with Microsoft Office - computer literate with a basic knowledge of Word, Excel and Access
• Excellent team skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.

We offer an attractive salary of £21,600 to £26,000 plus a flexible benefits package.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: 

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off. 
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company. 
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits 

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. For more information on the Disability confident scheme in General Dynamics click here.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.