Logistics Operative

Telent are looking for a Logistics Operative to join the team due to an influx of work within various Network Services divisional units. This is a perfect opportunity for an experienced Logistics Operative to join a team that are drive for ongoing success in delivering key goods and equipment for various mission-critical programmes and projects.

This is an onsite role at our North West depot in Chorley (PR7 3JP) – all candidates must be commutable to Chorley, and ideally holder of a full UK driving license.

Reporting into the Logistics Department Manager as the Logistics Operative, you will be responsible for supporting all services required by our internal and external customers within the Logistics Return Centre (LRC). You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely service delivery to meet contractual requirement, whilst ensuring inventory and transactional accuracy.

At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work that we are passionate about. Learning fast, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation run smoother and better. Join us and help keep the nations critical networks connected and protected 24/7.

Logistics Operative - What you’ll do:

• Co-ordinate new stock into the Forward Stock Location (FSL) network via the Telent processes
• Identification, recording and processing of Quarantined parts
• Receive and book-in units returned from field engineers onto Telent systems
• Inspect and verify units based on contract specific DOA/RMA processes
• Update Telent systems with repair data
• Marshall units for shipment to repair/customer
• Book in units returned from repair and replenish to the FSL network or present to the warehouse for booking into stock
• Process Logistics Order Desk (LOD) orders for the dispatch of parts from the LRC
• Adhere to Telent QEHS practices and policies
• Adhering to the required disposal process to meet Telent customer’s contractual requirements
• Consistently delivering to contractual Service Level Agreements
• Responding to general queries/investigation requests
• Handle and manage escalations
• Updating of LRC Work Instructions in line with service delivery requirements
• Have experience of working in a logistics environment
• Be able to demonstrate a flexible outlook and approach
• Be able to work under own initiative
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Taking delivery of goods and supplies
• Checking for damage or missing items / shortages. Escalating these to relevant department
• Storing goods and transacting movements
• Processing, picking and packing orders
• Loading goods for dispatch
• Arranging logistics / transportation collections & deliveries
• Keeping records of stock updated using relevant inventory systems
• Ensuring physical stock accuracy
• Filing records and keeping paperwork up to date
• Conduct stock / inventory audits
• Proven knowledge of health & safety and best working practices
• Inventory control management experience using systems such as Oracle and Remedy or similar
• Good computer skills – MS Office, MS Excel & MS Word
• Data Entry
• Manual Handling

Logistics Operative - Key requirements:

• Ideally hold a Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate / Diploma in Logistics Operations - Depth and breadth of Logistics Operations experience will be considered where these qualifications have not been attained
• Tenacious and finds ways around difficult problems by not giving up
• Demonstrates drive and enthusiasm to succeed
• Understands and contributes to the project delivery commitments
• Builds trusting and collaborative relationships with colleagues
• Must be organised
• Possess good reporting skills
• Polite and friendly
• Good level of fitness
• Good teamworking skills
• Ability to work quickly and well
• Honest and reliable
• Flexible with working hours
• Good timekeeping

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
• Overtime options
• Company pension scheme
• Access to the Flexible Benefits Portal
• A range of family friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme

We’re passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.

Telent Core Values: Be Inclusive, Be Collaborative, Be Customer Focused, Take Responsibility

About Us

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You’ll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.

Be Inclusive

Take Responsibility

Collaborate

Be Customer-focussed