Logistics Operator

Req ID: 494213

Location: London - Ilford (Onsite)

Appointment Basis: Permanent, 42 hours a week

Salary: £37K + £5K allowance + Benefits

Closing Date: 28th September 2025

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be our Logistics Operator in Ilford (London) we’re looking for at Alstom, to take on a new challenge and apply your expertise as a Logisitcs Operator to be in charge of executing physical flows of the goods (purchased and manufactured items): reception, putaway, storage, picking and line feeding, packing, shipping, inventory, materials handling?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge in Ilford and apply your Logistics Operator expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to the Depot Material Manager and work alongside a dedicated and passionate Services team in Alstom UK&I.

Day-to-day, you’ll assist with aligning physical and systems flows. We’ll look to you to the following:

• Apply rules in order to operate in an environment that complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies:
• Know and follow all safety, environmental and emergency procedures
• Respect the safety conditions to handle goods, trolleys etc.
• Actively participate in all aspects of safety including reporting of near misses and meetings
• Notify Warehouse Mgmt. of all safety, site keeping or maintenance issues that are found during inspection that require assistance
• Execute Information system update & ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) transaction before each physical movement by using IT tools (mobile device) in place in your site to manage correctly the system flow
• Know and use the ERP transactions to align physical and system flows and know the interactions between them
• Detect, treat anomalies and know how to report those that cannot be resolved to their manager
• Prioritise its activities according to emergencies (manage missing parts)
• Ensure the preservation of materials during the all processes (handling, storage, line feeding, NCR, shipment)
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the processes by being a force of proposal
• Apply and respect the appropriate methodologies & processes

Below the different key process activities where logistic operators can work:

Inbound flows

• Perform goods receipt in a real time using ERP system and store correctly the materials in the stock (putaway)

Storage

• Apply safe conditions of storage (max. weight capacity) and EHS (Environment, Health, Safety rules for hazardous materials
• Update the ERP on real time at each material movements (use the mobile devices)
• Proceed to scrap after receiving the management authorisation

Inventory

• Respect and follow procedures for inventory counting rules (blind count, stock reconciliation and delegation of authority, …)

Picking & line feeding

• Perform the picking and kitting activities on time in ERP (picking-list, labels) and prepare material for the production line at the expected level (parts individually identified, protected and easily accessible)
• Respect the footprint

Packing & shipping

• Treat the shipment request on time, realize packing, shipping activities at the right quality level
• NCR logistic cell
• Carry out the logistical processing of NCR (Non Conformity Report) according to the established NCR process
• Track the NCR physically and in the system (segregated or jail area, blocked stock)
• Create, treat and follow the logistics NCR based on the inputs provided by the teams (detection of non-compliance)
• Work closely with quality and material planning teams on a daily basis to solve and close the NCR within a reasonable delay

Handling

• Respect the handling and storage rules in force (have the required specific qualifications, driving licence)

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

Mandatory:

• Experience of forklift driving (for forklift drivers only)
• Forklift driving license (for forklift drivers only)
• Edcuated to GCSE level or equivalent with qualifications in Maths and English ideally at C grade or above
• Team spirit & flexibility
• Desire to perform well
• Reliable & well organized
• Familiar with IT environment
• An agile, inclusive and responsible attitude

Desirable:

• Knowledgeable of ERP SAP environment
• Basics Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S

Things you’ll enjoy

J oin us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holidays
• Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

As a “disability confident leader accredited employer”, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification.