Logistics Specialist Instrumentation - Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2DL
Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: £24160 - £34400 per annum + Negotiable
Logistics Specialist Instrumentation
Location: PO12 2DL, located Alverstoke (near Lee-On-Solent, Gosport) with free onsite parking .
Package: £24,160 - £34,400 (dependent on suitability and level of experience)
Ready to play your part?
At AWE, its not just a job, its far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?
AWE is looking for a Logistics Specialist - Instrumentation to join our dynamic team. As part of AWEs Nucleonic Instrumentation Service (NIS) Team, youll play a pivotal role in the logistics section which underpins the delivery of the capability. You will enjoy a flexible and wide-ranging role that will include core tasks of receipt, despatch and issue of radiation detection monitoring equipment (RDME), as well as other opportunities.
The NIS capability provides through-life support for the MODs suite of RDME. This is delivered via 3 core functions: Logistics, Calibration & Repair, operating three dose-rate calibration rooms, a contamination calibration lab and a dynamic test facility, processing approximately 8,000 instruments through the facility every year. The facility is UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accredited. The team also provides expert technical advice and evaluation, supports high profile projects, and responds to high priority demands to meet the needs of defence and industry.
Who are we looking for?
We do need you to have the following:
· Experience working in a team - supporting routine logistics operations or similar environment. (Issuing equipment, processing short‑notice requirements, and resolving basic enquiries)
· Ability to accurately receipt, verify, and record a variety of different assets. (Including checking consignments against paperwork and booking items onto a database)
· Competence in handling, storing, and dispatching equipment. (Packaging, labelling, allocating storage locations, and preparing consignments)
· Ability to conduct routine equipment checks and basic testing. (Functionality checks and using defined checklists)
· Full UK Driving licence - Cat B / no more than 6 points
While this isnt a checklist, wed love to hear from you if you have experience in any of the following areas:
· Experience in communicating successfully with customers and managing complex stakeholder queries. (E.g., sending equipment for calibration and recording transactions /capturing detailed information for follow‑up action)
· Experience working with radiological equipment and or generating dangerous goods documentation. (Consignment notes, dispatch paperwork, audit records)
· Knowledge of modular or specialist equipment integration processes. (Useful in technical or dealing with complex kits containing multiple components)
· Experience delivering consignments to distribution points or consignees. (Driving/transport tasks, forklift operator, last‑mile delivery)
· Understanding of radiological safety procedures (Correctly receipting RA material, conducting contamination surveys)
Youll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Work hard, be rewarded:
We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:
· 270 hours of annual leave.
· Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
· Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
· Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
· Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
· Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
· Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
· Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
The Working at AWE page on our website is where you can find full details in the AWE Benefits Guide.
Due to the classified nature of the work involved, work from home opportunities are extremely rare in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Alverstoke.
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