Job Title: Warehouse Operative
Location: Henlow, Bedfordshire
Compensation: £22,212.00
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF54057
At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Warehouse Operative at our RAF Henlow site.
The role
As a Warehouse Operative you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Being able to assist with the meeting of the logistic timeframes for equipment overseas and receipt what arrives on site in a timely manner.
Day to day the Warehouse Operative ensures that collections and deliveries are carried out In accordance with current regulations, as well as:
- The Receipt / Storage and Issue of MOD stores using relevant MOD computer systems (training will be provided). Assist with stock-counting / snap-checks as and when required.
- Ensure all collections of serviceable and u/s equipment are actioned in accordance with MOD procurement policy, regulations, and best practice.
- The W/O is responsible for the Health & Safety of themselves and of visitors to their department IAW the Station SHE Manual / MOD regulations and HSAWA 1974.
- Take on additional tasks as detailed by the Supply Manager / SCAS Supervisor / Lead R&D Supplier, within the HADES Contract.
This role is full time and based onsite at RAF Henlow
Essential experience of the Warehouse Operative:
- Good Communication Skills + Telephone Manner
- Computer Literate and general paperwork skills with good attention to detail
- Pro-active yet able to work within strict regulations, organised Worker with People Skills
- Willing to accept further training (some may be off-site) and responsibilities
- Health & Safety awareness within a Warehouse environment Able to undertake manual tasks
Qualifications for the Warehouse Operative:
We value difference and 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.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve BPSS security clearance for this role.
Our Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Employee share scheme
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
- Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
- 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Babcock International
For over a century Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing date: 20/12/2023
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to
Disability Confident.
