Logistics Operative

Logistics Operative
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Salary: £25,842
Contract Type:
Fixed-term contract (23 months)
Hours:
Full-time
Location:
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX

Closing date: 25th October 2026

Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it’s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.

Come and discover how much you can achieve when you’re surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.

As part of the Logistics Team, this core role is key to the day-to-day provision of a diverse range of logistics-related services, delivering efficiently and to a high standard to staff and collaborators.

This post will include a range of responsibilities for logistics and shipping activities including despatch, front desk duties, on-site deliveries, porterage of equipment, postal services, gas delivery and supply and care and custody provision, handling dangerous goods and undertaking administrative duties and data entry.

The post holder will ensure that the daily activities and operations comply with STFC Safety, Health and Environment Codes and regulatory standards, and that plant is maintained and checked daily. Taking responsibility to use PPE equipment and to adhere to safe working practices.

The post will work collaboratively and effectively with team members and those from other teams, providing cover for all activities and services. This role is part of a wider logistics function and is an integral area within Estates Services.

Undertake and respond to the daily and weekly core logistics activities and duties, to ensure that they are discharged efficiently and timely, including (but not limited to):

• Front desk covered – first point of contact for customers.
• Provision of the postal function.
• Service Logistics inbox is responded to.
• Internal deliveries to site maintained and timely.
• Gas supply and servicing.
• Care and custody of stored goods.
• Despatch and shipping activities and tasks.
• Ensure that the local logistics Service Level Agreements are supported and met, and that customer feedback is recorded and responded to.

• Site deliveries using vans, buggies or forklift trucks.
• Safe loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Sorting, delivery and collection and franking of daily in/out-coming post from/for Royal Mail.
• Filling, handling and site delivery/collection of liquid nitrogen dewars.
• Handling and storage of hazardous materials such as oils, acids and chemicals.
• As required, processing /booking UK dispatches using couriers or freight agents, this includes database work and physical packing and labelling.
• Adopt agreed standard operating processes for tasks and functions to ensure consistent practice.
• Actively contribute to ensuring that the logistics building operating area is clean and debris free using the machinery available to keep clean.
• Maintaining basic parts of fleet vehicles, including checking/replacing bulbs, washer fluid levels and wiper blades.
• Occasional delivery of goods in the local area.
• Support continuous improvement and undertake training.
• Undertake additional duties at the request of the Logistics Service Manager, or Estates Senior Managers, that are considered reasonable and commensurate with your post.

• Undertake all required mandatory H&S training.
• Undertake risk assessments to ensure safe manual handling.
• To ensure principles of good housekeeping are maintained and to…