Logistics Operative
About this role
Logistics Operative – Brize Norton, Carterton
Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX
Salary: £25,600 per annum + excellent benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular (37 hours per week; job share or part-time working may be considered)
Job ID: 310277
Ready to impact a better future?
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with defense operations and logistics facilities to connect dedicated professionals with critical support careers. We are currently recruiting a proactive and customer-focused Logistics Operative to join the team within the clothing stores based at RAF Brize Norton.
In this vital role, you will provide essential logistical support to the Royal Air Force, helping fulfill operational and peacetime obligations. Working within a physically active environment, you will manage stock distribution, ensure rigorous inventory control, and deliver exceptional face-to-face customer service to personnel collecting orders and protective equipment.
What You’ll Do
As a Logistics Operative, your responsibilities will include:
Customer Service Delivery: Welcome personnel, greet customers, and distribute clothing and protective equipment via counter-collect and drop-in services.
Stock & Storekeeping: Handle day-to-day stock management, distribution, and handling while ensuring high accuracy in stock control holdings.
IT Systems Management: Frequently utilize internal IT systems and the Microsoft Office Suite to manage emails, records, and inventory data.
On-Call Flexibility: Participate in a rotational on-call schedule (attracting additional on-call payments and overtime compensation for any extra hours worked).
What We Are Looking For
Team Player: A collaborative, supportive mindset with a strong dedication to team success.
Logistics Experience: Proven background working in a warehouse, stock control, or logistics environment.
IT Proficiency: Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and confidence using digital IT systems.
Customer Focus: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deliver friendly, professional service.
Driving Licence: A Category B (Car) driving licence is highly desirable.
Vetting and Checks
This role requires a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) verification (covering identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record) alongside the acquisition of formal Security Clearance (SC) due to the secure environment. Candidates will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay: £25,600 per annum + on-call payments and overtime opportunities.
Flexible Working: 37-hour full-time schedule, with job share or part-time options open to discussion.
Leave & Pension: Competitive holiday package and up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
Training & Career Development: Access to over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager), mentoring, and strong internal progression pathways.
Health & Wellbeing Perks: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at managed leisure centres, and 24/7 virtual GP access.
Perks & Community: Savings across ~1,000 retailers, a paid volunteering day, tax-free payroll giving, and active employee inclusion networks.