We’re looking for a detail-driven Manufacturing Logistics Operator to keep materials, production, and shipping perfectly in sync. Acting as the link between suppliers, the shop floor, and our customers, you’ll ensure the right components arrive at the right time to production lines and finished goods are dispatched safely and compliantly. This is a hands‑on role within a fast‑paced environment, ideal for someone who enjoys structure, accuracy, and being at the heart of operational flow.
Role Purpose
To synchronise the arrival of raw materials and components with the production schedule, while managing the efficient dispatch of finished goods. You will be the vital link between suppliers, the production floor, and the end customer.
Key Responsibilities
- Goods In & Production Support Material Intake: Receive raw materials, chemicals, or sub-assemblies; verify against Purchase Orders and Certificates of Conformity (CoC).
- Quality Gatekeeping: Perform initial visual inspections for transit damage and elevate quality issues to the QC department before items reach the line.
- Kitting & Feeding: "Kit" specific components and deliver them to production cells just‑in‑time (JIT) to prevent assembly delays.
- Shipping & Outbound Finished Goods Protection: Oversee the specialised packing of manufactured items, ensuring heavy‑duty crating or anti‑static packaging is used where required.
- Compliance & Export: Prepare technical shipping documents for domestic and international freight, including HS Codes, Certificates of Origin, and Dangerous Goods notes (if applicable).
- System Integrity: Update the ERP system to reflect the transition from "Work in Progress" (WIP) to "Finished Goods".
Manufacturing‑Specific Requirements
- ERP Proficiency: Hands‑on experience with manufacturing modules in ERP software is essential for tracking part numbers and batch codes.
- Technical Literacy: Ability to read basic technical drawings or pick‑sheets to identify complex components correctly.
- Lean Mindset: Familiarity with 5S, Kanban, or Just‑in‑Time (JIT) inventory principles is highly desirable.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: 2+ years in a manufacturing or engineering warehouse environment.
- Certification: Forklift Truck (FLT) Counterbalance or Reach license is desirable.
- Education: Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Supply Chain or Warehouse & Storage is a plus.
What We Can Offer You
- Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
- Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
- Additional benefits including access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy consultations and gym discounts
- Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
- Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
- Reward and recognition platform
- Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
- Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
- Support for further training and education
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)
Spectrum Control
Spectrum Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission‑critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long‑term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization. Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly‑engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers. Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high‑quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.
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Manufacturing Logistics Operator in Great Yarmouth employer: API Microelectronics Ltd.
Spectrum Control is an excellent employer that values leadership and continuous improvement, offering a dynamic work culture where collaboration with cross-functional teams is encouraged. Employees benefit from a supportive environment focused on safety and organisation, along with opportunities for professional growth in a busy manufacturing setting. The company's commitment to high standards ensures that you will be part of a team dedicated to excellence and innovation.
