Warehouse Operative

  • Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)
  • Wellington, Shropshire
  • Feb 03, 2026
Full time Government

Job Description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Rheinmetall Weapons and Ammunition UK (RWM UK) is part of the defence engineering company Rheinmetall AG based in Germany. We design, manufacture and support military large-calibre weapon systems used by the British Army and international customers.

Location: Telford, Shropshire (on-site)

Contract: Perm, 40hrs per week

Working hours: Shift work is planned

Start Date: ASAP

As a Logistics Specialist, you will keep materials moving and production running - from good receipt and internal transport to waste management. You will be part of of a small operational logistics team, working in a new manufacturing environment. this is a hand-on role where you will be making a vital link between logistics and manufacturing.

The individual will be responsible for:

  • Unloading of trucks with forklifts and overhead cranes
  • Checking delivered goods for damage and quantitative accuracy
  • Goods-inward-booking in SAP
  • Storage, removal and transfer of materials and associated inventory management in SAP
  • Supply of materials needed in production
  • Packaging of materials for external transport
  • Loading of trucks with forklifts and overhead cranes
  • Emptying containers using a forklift truck, especially for metal chips from the CNC-machines
  • Transport of barells, breech blocks and weapon systems within the building and to workshops on the wider premises
  • Being flexible

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

  • Experience in working as a Logistics / Warehouse environment
  • FLT- and Crane-Licence
  • Extensive user experience operation FLT and Cranes
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a Team, or individually
  • SAP-knowledge in logistical aspects

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Rheinmetall is establishing a new production site for large calibre barrels in Telford - and you have the opportunity to join the company at this really exciting time of growth and be involved in setting up the new plant from the very beginning.

What do we offer:

  • Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private Healthcare Plan
  • Employer pension contribution up to 6% matched by employer
  • Free on site car park
  • Career development opportunities
  • Excellent Training Opportunities
  • Flexible work

CONTACT INFORMATION

Iwona Kurpiewska