Materials & Logistics Handler, Tewkesbury

Job Title

Materials & Logistics Handler

Job Location

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

Operating at 11 sites in the United Kingdom, L3Harris supports Britain's mission to secure and strengthen the country by delivering sovereign innovation across the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

Role Overview

The Materials & Logistics Handler is responsible for the end‑to‑end coordination of materials across the manufacturing operation, including goods inwards, internal material flow, and outbound logistics. This role ensures the accurate receipt, storage, movement, and dispatch of materials to support uninterrupted production, inventory accuracy, and efficient supply chain operations.

Employee Benefits

• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt‑in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme, travel insurance and electric car scheme
• Employee Family Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload incoming raw materials, components, and deliveries against purchase orders and delivery documentation. Verify quantities and report any discrepancies, shortages, or damaged packaging.
• Accurately record goods received within ERP/WMS systems.
• Ensure proper labelling, identification, and traceability of all materials.
• Allocate and store materials in designated locations in line with company procedures.
• Supply raw materials and components to production lines in accordance with production schedules.
• Transport work‑in‑progress (WIP) and finished goods between departments.
• Ensure timely replenishment of materials to prevent production downtime.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date inventory records within company systems.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and stock checks to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in stock levels.
• Apply stock rotation principles (e.g. FIFO) to minimise waste and obsolescence.
• Pick, pack, and prepare finished goods for dispatch in line with customer and operational requirements.
• Coordinate outbound shipments to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Prepare and manage shipping documentation, including delivery notes and labels.
• Liaise with transport providers and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient logistics operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow and reduce logistics inefficiencies.
• Remove waste, packaging, and excess materials from production areas.
• Maintain clean, organised, and safe warehouse and production support areas.
• Ensure appropriate storage conditions and effective space utilisation.
• Support general warehouse activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, goods inwards, or logistics role.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP/WMS systems and inventory control processes.
• Experience in goods receiving, stock control, and dispatch operations.
• Forklift licence or certification (highly desirable).

Additional Skills and Experience

• Strong attention to detail, particularly in receiving, stock accuracy, and documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills across departments.
• Problem‑solving mindset with a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Basic IT skills for system updates and data entry.

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.