Job Description:
Salary Range:
£28,594 - 32,000
Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment.
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Your impact
At Leonardo, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Logistics Operative within the Integrated Sensing and Protection business in Basildon. As a Logistics Operative you will work as part of the stores team helping to ensure our manufacturing and customer support business have the materials they need, when they need them.
You will: Carry out a range of tasks including Goods Receipt, Picking, Stock relocation, repair receipt, packing, perpetual inventory checks, inter-site transport and general warehouse tasks as required.
What you’ll bring
The most important skill for this role is a good attitude, attention to detail and willingness to learn.You may have prior experience of working in a warehouse/stores environment processing incoming goods, accurately performing picking and put away tasks, packing deliverable items and maintaining inventory accuracy and batch traceability. Ideally you will also have experience in the use of SAP or other ERP/MRP system and can operate a Fork Truck and/or Reach truck.
This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above.
A full UK drivers Licence is required.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
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Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
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Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
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Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
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Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
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Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
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Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
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Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
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Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
Be part of something bigger - apply now!
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Primary Location:
GB - Basildon
Contract Type:
Employee-Permanent
Hybrid Working:
Onsite
