Logistics Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! A logistics technician is required for our established R&D and manufacturing site at Towcester, Northamptonshire. We are a Global leader in the design, development and manufacturer of innovative optical, photonic and electronic components, and with our expansion plans we require an additional logistics technician for the processing and movement of incoming goods. JOB DESCRIPTION
- Processing incoming goods and delivery receipts
- Picking and dispensing stock items and general stores duties
- Using Oracle/PROMIS as part of the booking in/out process and to check stock levels
- Booking/bagging finished goods into stock
- Assisting with inventory management activities, including yearly stock takes
- Covering the transportation of chemicals around the Caswell site
- Regular cycle counting for consumables and finished goods
- Processing FOC shipments out the building
- Good level of literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
- Communication and team working ability
- High level of attention to detail
- High level of customer service as the position requires working closely with both internal and external parties
- Experience in a similar environment an advantage
- Forklift truck license (desirable)- Training available
- Knowledge of gases and chemicals (desirable)
- Reasonable level of fitness – some light manual handling activities may need to be performed
- Able to work outside in all weathers
- Well organized and focused on service delivery
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
- Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Logistics Technician roles across Lumentum Operations LLC's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,181 - £62,375 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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