Forklift & Logistics Technician
// Role Summary
Join QinetiQ as a Forklift & Logistics Technician at our Farnborough site, playing a crucial role in ensuring smooth site operations through efficient material handling and logistics support. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge defence technology and brilliant minds.
// Key Responsibilities
- Operate a forklift and manage goods receiving, contributing to efficient site logistics.
- Support a range of facilities and operational activities, including manual handling and minor FM tasks.
- Requires experience in site support, logistics, or warehouse roles with a valid forklift licence.
- Must possess strong organisational skills and knowledge of Health & Safety practices.
- Role based at the innovative Farnborough site, working 37 hours per week.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension and holiday allowance.
// Role Specification
Forklift & Logistics Technician - Farnborough
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we are creating tomorrow through cutting-edge defence technology and ground-breaking innovations. Join us as a Forklift & Logistics Technician at our Farnborough site, where you'll have the opportunity to work with advanced technology alongside exceptional minds.
As a Forklift & Logistics Technician, you will be instrumental in maintaining the smooth day-to-day running of site operations. Your primary focus will be on ensuring materials, equipment, and essential services are delivered safely and efficiently across the entire site. You will provide hands-on support for a wide range of facilities, logistics, and operational activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage goods receiving and post/package notifications.
- Safely operate a forklift to move materials, equipment, and deliveries across the site.
- Assist with manual handling, lift and shift activities, and workspace moves.
- Support minor Facilities Management (FM) tasks, such as lock changes and equipment resets.
- Coordinate and support various site logistics activities.
- Carry out general administrative tasks on an ad hoc basis.
Essential Experience and Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a site support, facilities, stores, warehouse, logistics, or operational support role.
- Proven experience in carrying out manual handling and lifting activities safely within a working environment.
- Ability to operate a forklift and hold a valid forklift licence (or recent relevant experience).
- Capability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety practices and safe working procedures.
- Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to supporting site operations.
- Level 3 NVQ in a vocational field or relevant equivalent experience.
We value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, provided you demonstrate the required experience and a willingness to learn.
This role is based at our state-of-the-art Farnborough site, working 37 hours per week. Set working times are 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
At QinetiQ, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a matched contribution pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and access to an employee discount portal.
Note: This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance.