Materials and Logistics Operator

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for a Materials and Logistics Operator. Working as part of a team producing high standard of work to support manufacturing in their fulfilment of our customer commitments. To manage the movement of materials according to aerospace industry standards and practices. To maintain very high levels of stock control and integrity and to support the activities of our manufacturing and development requirements.

Responsibilities:

Goods Inwards

• To ensure accurate receipt of goods including customer products into the business
• To book in all goods, including customer returned products, onto IFS in a timely and logical manner in line with agreed processes.
• Basic inspection (verification) of goods against delivery documentation.
• Scanning all received documentation to agreed locations.
• Any variance to paperwork and purchase orders are identified and reported.
• To liaise with other areas of the business to ensure identified issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
• To book in all items received from Ultra’s customers for repair.
• Contact suppliers and customers to deal with issues stopping the booking in of goods and products.

Stores

• Receipt of production material to store
• Storage and retrieval of production material maintaining excellent standards of location control and lot/serial traceability.
• Picking and issuing of production material against production and repair works orders.
• Picking and issuing of material to development and other non-production requirements.
• Despatch of goods against customer sales orders.
• To maintain high levels of stock accuracy through annual stock takes, daily cycle checking, and by promptly reporting discrepancies found during daily activities.
• To investigate stock discrepancies to resolution via the stock comparison data.
• Work to Ultra and aerospace industry standard procedures
• Ensure that all documentation is up-to-date and completed in accordance with company procedures,
• Ensure all H&S policies are adhered to by proactively committing and minimising potential risk hazards and promote awareness to the team daily.
• To actively contribute to, and where appropriate lead, improvement initiatives. To make and act upon recommendations to improve the quality of services provided by stores.
• To maintain the high-quality standards that our customers expect.
• Containment of non-conformance material.
• There may be additional activities to perform from time to time in order to maximise the contribution to Ultra Electronics’ goals and objectives.

Essential

•   Experience in working in a stores or warehouse /despatch environment.
• Ability to work on own and within a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to follow and give instructions.
• Demonstrates good attention to detail producing consistently high-quality work.
• Computer literate.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to their work.
• Experience in managing their daily key activities to achieve timescales to quality.

Desirable

• Has worked in an Aerospace organisation.
• Has previous knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• ONC, City and Guilds or equivalent qualification in a technical discipline.

Benefits:

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.

• Flexible working within core working hours
• 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays.
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions. 
• Sports and Social club
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events

You couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.