Warehouse Technician

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Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role : 20191

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow; we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Warehouse Technician at our Shoeburyness site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As a Warehouse Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting critical defence trials, testing programmes, and disposal activities by ensuring the safe handling, storage, control and movement of specialist materials and equipment across the site.

Day‑to‑day, you'll be responsible for warehouse operations, stock management, receipting, storage and issuing activities, whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational excellence within a regulated environment.

• Receiving, storing and issuing specialist materials in accordance with safety regulations and operational procedures
• Maintaining accurate stock control records and inventory management systems
• Supporting warehouse operations, inspections and audits to ensure compliance with established standards
• Assisting with the planning and coordination of material movements to support operational activities and trials programmes
• Contributing to risk assessments, safety procedures and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver safe and effective operational outcomes

• Experience in warehouse, logistics, stores or inventory management environments
• Understanding of stock control processes and accurate record keeping
• Knowledge of safe storage, handling and movement of controlled or regulated materials
• Ability to follow procedures and work within a highly regulated environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance
• Valid manual driving licence

• Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant technical, logistics, engineering or defence discipline, or equivalent practical experience

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education; provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn, then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Shoeburyness site. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites may be required.

QinetiQ Shoeburyness is a significant test and evaluation facility specialising in defence and security technologies. The site is focused on environmental testing, including the evaluation of various ordnance, explosives and related systems. Implementing measures to ensure that testing activities comply with environmental regulations and minimise ecological impact.

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Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing int One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

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