Aerospace Stores & Despatch Operative in Romford

About the opportunity:

We're proud to be working as the internal recruitment partner for our client, a world-class organisation providing advanced manufacturing solutions to the aerospace industry.

Due to continued growth, we're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Aerospace Stores & Despatch Operative to join their established team in Romford.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected aerospace manufacturer where you'll play a key role in ensuring materials and components move efficiently through the business and are delivered to customers to the highest quality standards

What you'll be doing:

• Receiving, booking in and accurately storing raw materials, consumables and aerospace components.
• Processing stock movements, inventory transactions and documentation accurately using the MRP system.
• Picking and issuing materials to production in line with manufacturing requirements.
• Packing and preparing aerospace components for despatch in accordance with customer and quality standards.
• Producing and checking despatch paperwork, certifications and shipping documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinating collections and deliveries with approved couriers and transportation partners.
• Maintaining accurate stock records and supporting inventory control activities.
• Working independently to manage priorities and ensure the smooth flow of materials throughout the business.
• Collaborating with Production, Quality and Planning teams to support on-time customer deliveries.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Using Microsoft Office and internal systems to manage transactions, records and operational documentation.
• Ensuring all procedures are followed within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment

The Successful Candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience within stores, warehousing, logistics, goods inwards or despatch operations.
• The ability to work independently, manage workload effectively and use your own initiative on a day-to-day basis.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, with an understanding of the importance of following procedures in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence using computer systems and learning new processes quickly.
• Previous experience using an MRP, ERP or stock management system would be highly advantageous.
• A good understanding of shipping, stock control and associated documentation.
• Competent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience working within aerospace, medical, engineering, manufacturing or another regulated industry would be highly desirable.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Must live within commuting distance of Romford.

In return we are offering:

• A highly competitive salary of £30,683 per annum.
• Working hours Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm & Friday 8am-1pm.
• 23 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Employee Recognition Scheme.
• Long Service Awards.

If you're looking to build a long-term career within the aerospace sector and want to join a business where your contribution genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.