The Opportunity
We're looking for a Goods Inward Operator who can combine strong attention to detail with an organised and proactive approach to stock receipt and warehouse operations. This is a key role within our supply chain team, responsible for ensuring all incoming deliveries are received, checked, recorded and processed accurately, helping to maintain the smooth flow of materials throughout the business.
This role would suit an experienced warehouse or goods-in professional who understands the importance of accuracy, quality and efficiency within a fast-paced operational environment. You'll be comfortable working with delivery documentation, inventory systems and multiple suppliers, ensuring stock is received correctly and discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.
You'll need experience within a warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environment, strong organisational skills and the confidence to work effectively with internal teams, suppliers and delivery partners. It's a role for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, takes pride in maintaining high standards and can balance attention to detail with meeting operational deadlines.
Who We Are
OpenWorks is a rapidly growing business operating globally with a passion for exceptional engineering and building on a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England.
Our products provide ultra-high performance, real-time detection, tracking, identification and targeting of dynamic aerial threats. They have been deployed internationally to protect high profile military and civilian assets, and contribute towards the defeat of nuisance, misguided and maliciously deployed drones during operations.
We are very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators, protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world.
The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team.
Security Vetting Information
OpenWorks Engineering operates within the defence sector. As part of our recruitment and onboarding processes, we collect information that may be required to support future security vetting and clearance requirements, should these become necessary during employment.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Join a high-energy, collaborative team where great ideas thrive, challenges are embraced, and people genuinely love what they do.
Here’s what our benefits have to offer:
Rewarding Success - Competitive pay rate, starting from £12.78 - £13.94 per hour, plus a discretionary annual bonus of up to 25% of salary alongside a structured pay progression framework.
Enhanced Pension – Up to 8% employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future.
More Time to Recharge – 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, long-service rewards, and the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
Breakfast & Lunch on Us – Enjoy team breakfasts and freshly prepared lunches every day courtesy of Chef Mark and his team.
Health & Wellbeing – Private healthcare and life assurance for added peace of mind.
Sustainable Travel – Salary sacrifice schemes, including EV car and Cycle to Work options.
Team Socials – Regular events, from quiz nights and football to board games and more.
Learning & Growth – A culture that empowers you to challenge, grow and make an impact, plus a £250 annual learning budget to invest in the development that matters most to you.
What you’ll be doing:
Ensure external logistic deliverables are received/accounted for and allocated to appropriate areas.
Use the Company ERP system for the receipt and distribution of parts, ensuring all procedures are adhered to as stated.
Movement of material to appropriate areas e.g. line/stock locations for inventory and project material into controlled storage.
Ensure goods, materials and equipment are stored safely and appropriately.
Aid in the performing of Annual Inventory Checks and Monthly Cycle counts.
Operate forklift trucks and other relevant…