About Saab
Saab UK is a British company that is part of Saab Group’s global high-technology operations. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space and civil security. In the UK we bring together the best of Swedish and British innovation and engineering to provide our customers with products and solutions that push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. Our mission is to help our customers to keep people and society safe.
Our Saab UK business is going through a period of rapid growth, this means that we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK Ltd combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Across the country we have seven principle sites which focus on software engineering, underwater robotics, training services and radars. Globally we number over 19,000 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and we reinvest a high proportion of our earnings in internal research and development. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a safer place.
Saab is a company with opportunities, a company where we see diversity as an asset and where you have both considerable responsibility as well as good opportunities for advancing in your career. Additionally, Saab is a company that respects each person’s needs for a rewarding life beyond work.
Your role
You will work as a Warehouse Operative in close cooperation with the Warehouse and Shipping Co-Ordinator, production and planning department in order to keep a good quality and flow of material in and out of our production.
We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to participate in our warehouse operations and activities. Your responsibilities include storing materials, picking and packing orders.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)
- Receive and process warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store)
- Perform inventory controls and keeping record of stock
- Keep quality standards high and participate in process development
- Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimise space utilisation
- Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers
- Operate and maintain tools and equipment
- Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations
- Support the production line with material deliveries
Requirements and skills
- Proven working experience as a Warehouse Operative, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in inventory softwares, databases and systems
- Good knowledge in Microsoft Excel, -Word and -Outlook
- Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling inventory and its documentation
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to lift heavy objects and handle warehouse tools and equipment’s
- Current forklift licence