Material Handler

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet.

With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

As a Material Handler based at our Luton manufacturing site, you will support our Defence and Civil business lines whilst reporting to the Logistics Team Leader. Working within a team you will collect materials from the stores and deliver them to different areas of the factory.

• Use SAP ERP system to replenish and/or transfer materials prior to delivering lineside
• Pick and deliver materials and products using various trolleys, pallets, trucks and lifting equipment
• Locate stock in designated storage location post goods receipt
• Liaise with other departments and members of staff
• Inventory cycle counting of stores and lineside stock
• React to changes in demand on material requirements, monitoring visual replenishment requirements
• Maintain clean work environment including assigned storage monitoring and cleaning duties
• Replenish Kanban systems
• Ensure compliance with the company’s environmental, Health and Safety and Energy procedures
• Comply with Logistics Procedure
• Perform to KPI’s
• Maintain stock accuracy

• Experience gained from a role where you have handled stock and/or materials in a warehouse or stores environment
• Experience of using ERP systems for stock and/or materials control
• Experience of manually picking stock and/or materials
• Experience of stock taking or materials inventory
• Basic computer skills including MS Word and Excel

• Experience of SAP ERP systems
• Forklift certification
• Experience of Kanban systems

Note:

Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role.

This position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually).

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme – we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 185 hours holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included)
• Free onsite parking
• Local gym discount
• Free airport parking
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment