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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.\nThis 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.\nYou'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. 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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.\nWe 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.\nThe amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team.\nSecurity Vetting Information\nOpenWorks Engineering operates within the defence sector. 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