Logistics & Store Operative - 18 Month Maternity Cover in Portsmouth

ABOUT ZENOBE

Our mission is to make clean power accessible. We are passionate about making a positive impact on communities and the environment where we work. We’re designing, financing, building and operating the world’s most sophisticated battery systems to enable the take up of more renewable power, electrifying fleets for cleaner air, and providing clean, portable power including repurposed electric vehicle batteries. Our proprietary software and data analysis optimises operational performance for our customers to reduce emissions and costs.

Since we began in 2017, we’ve raised over £2.7 billion in debt and equity funding and transformed it into >1.2GW of grid-connected batteries live or under contract and c.3,400 electric vehicles supported. We have operations in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the US and Canada, with a global headquarters in London. We’re the leading owner and operator of battery storage in the UK, supporting the National Grid with the uptake of renewable power. We also work with c.90% of the UK’s major bus companies, powering 25% of the UK e-bus market. We’re also the number one owner and operator of e-buses in Australia and New Zealand, and are quickly expanding into light commercial vehicles and trucks. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics and Store Operative to join us for an 18 month period to cover maternity leave. This person will take responsibility for our logistics and warehouse function in our Portsmouth Test & Evaluation Centre. We are looking for someone who can work upon their own initiative alone, but who can also effectively integrate and work collaboratively as part of an agile team. It is essential that you are highly organised with a flexible attitude to a varied work pattern based on demand and thrive in a fast‑paced start‑up environment, often turning your hand to what is needed at the time.

The role will require you to assist in building components and support the technical team on‑site in their duties, with additional requirements to carry out testing and troubleshooting on sites around the UK which will require willingness to travel. You will be responsible for managing all inventory both at our central warehouse and at various locations around the world, taking ownership of the logistics for spare parts and defective parts in a timely manner. You will also liaise with manufacturers to arrange quotations for replacement parts when required and act as the focal point of contact for our logistics partners, preparing import and export documents accurately for shipping.

A TASTE OF THE DAY TO DAY

• Stock & Inventory Management
  • Receiving and checking supplier deliveries, ensuring accuracy against orders
  • Organising and storing stock so it is easy to locate, well‑labelled and safely managed
  • Monitoring stock levels and keeping the inventory management system up to date
  • Supporting returns and helping resolve discrepancies or damaged items
• Picking, Dispatch & Operational Support
  • Picking and preparing parts and equipment for internal teams and project sites
  • Supporting the ordering of parts for new sites and preparing them for dispatch
  • Arranging deliveries of spare parts to sites, sometimes at short notice
  • Carrying out occasional low‑level assembly tasks, such as preparing Zenobē site controllers
• Logistics & Shipping Coordination
  • Supporting the coordination of domestic and international shipments
  • Liaising with hauliers, freight forwarders, and suppliers to track and manage deliveries
  • Assisting with obtaining shipping quotes and comparing options
  • Flagging delays, issues, or risks and escalating where needed
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management
  • Supporting communication with internal teams and responding to day‑to‑day requests
  • Helping keep stakeholders informed of delivery timelines and changes
  • Assisting with tracking supplier performance and highlighting concerns
• Continuous Improvement & Market Awareness
  • Flagging opportunities to improve processes or reduce delays
  • Supporting efforts to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Health, Safety & Ways of Working
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and well‑organised stores environment
  • Following all handling and storage procedures to ensure compliance
  • Prioritising tasks during busy periods to keep operations running smoothly
  • Occasional travel to sites across the UK to support inventory‑related activities

Health and Safety

Actively contribute to Zenobē’s commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy‑efficient practices to minimise environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobē plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience. Above all, Zenobē is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero carbon world.

Essential Competencies

• Some experience in a stores, warehouse, or logistics role, or a similar operational environment
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel or similar systems
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Reliable, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to follow processes and work safely in a stores or warehouse environment
• Flexible approach and willingness to support a range of tasks
• Ability to travel occasionally when required

Desirable but non-essential skills

• Experience using inventory management or ERP systems
• Exposure to logistics or shipping coordination, including deliveries to multiple locations
• Basic understanding of domestic or international shipping processes
• Experience supporting reverse logistics or returns processes
• Forklift or warehouse equipment experience, or willingness to learn
• Experience working in a fast‑paced or growing business environment
• Interest in sustainability or green logistics practices

WORKING AT ZENOBE

We’re passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team Zenobē a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box. If you’d like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, we’d love to hear from you!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Up to 33% annual bonus for being awesome
• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• £1,500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Pension scheme, up to 8% matched contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cash back health plan
• Plus more

Lots of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time, flexitime and hybrid working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let’s see how we can make it work.

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenobē. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Zenobē, please let us know when you apply.