Logistics Assistant
Hailsham, East Sussex
Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
Full-time, Permanent - 37 Hours per Week
KHR are partnering with an internationally recognised specialist manufacturing company that delivers high-performance engineered systems for complex research and industrial environments.
Due to continued growth, the business is looking to hire a proactive and detail-oriented Logistics Assistant to support its busy stores, warehouse, and production operations.
The Role
As a Logistics Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient movement of materials throughout the business. Supporting production teams and warehouse operations, you will be responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing, dispatching, and accurately transacting stock movements while helping to maintain inventory accuracy levels above 98%.
You will also support import and export activities, liaising with freight partners and ensuring shipping documentation is completed accurately and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, check, store, pick, pack, and dispatch materials safely and accurately
- Support production areas through timely material replenishment and work order fulfilment
- Prepare and process shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs paperwork
- Liaise with couriers, freight forwarders, and internal departments to coordinate deliveries and collections
- Maintain accurate stock records and process inventory transactions using ERP systems
- Carry out cycle counts and stock checks to maintain high levels of inventory accuracy
- Monitor stock levels and report shortages, discrepancies, or damaged goods
- Ensure materials are labelled, stored, and handled in line with company procedures
- Assist with loading and unloading deliveries
- Support FIFO stock control processes and ensure stock security
- Prepare and arrange collections for suppliers and external service providers
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, 5S activities, and safe working practices across the warehouse and store areas
Candidate Profile
- Previous experience in a store, warehouse, logistics, or import/export support role
- Good understanding of shipping documentation, customs processes, and freight movements
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when handling stock and documentation
- Experience using Microsoft Office and stock control/ERP systems
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and transport partners
- Ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment
- Positive, proactive attitude with a strong work ethic
- Commitment to health and safety and safe working practices
- Forklift licence advantageous but not essential
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Benefits & Culture
Our client offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the sector, prioritising the health, wealth, and work-life balance of their staff:
Work-Life Balance: 37-hour work week with flexible working hours and 33 days of annual leave (25 days + Bank Holidays).
Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Annual Health Checks, and Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers.
Financial Security: Life Insurance and a Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
Green Initiatives: Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work and EV (Electric Vehicle) schemes.
Social & Facilities: A friendly culture featuring an Annual Family Fun Day and a Christmas Dinner/Dance (partners invited). The site is equipped with a canteen, locker rooms, and shower facilities.
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