Material Handler I

Randstad · Loughborough, East Midlands

Material Handler I at Randstad, based in Loughborough, East Midlands. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Loughborough, East Midlands
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
18 Oct 2026

Reference CSthL-1530755

About the role

Material Handler I
Job Overview

We are looking for a Material Handler I to join our warehouse team in Loughborough. Working within a dynamic team environment, you will be responsible for ensuring products are accurately and efficiently received, stored, picked, packed, and shipped. Your focus will be on safely achieving day-to-day operational goals following safety, quality, and delivery standards.


Key Responsibilities
  • Receiving & Put-Away: Receive deliveries/returns, unload items (boxes, cages, pallets) using manual handling equipment, check quantities/quality against purchase orders/ASNs, and book goods into the warehouse management system.

  • Picking & Packing: Locate and assemble customer orders using radio data terminals and picking lists; package and label cartons/pallets for safe transit.

  • Dispatch & Loading: Sort customer orders onto outbound routes and safely load delivery vehicles/carriers according to manifest sequences.

  • Continuous Improvement: Participate in efficiency and quality improvement projects (such as 5S and Kaizen) and maintain productivity and safety targets.


Role Details
  • Location: Loughborough (Onsite)

  • Employment Type: Full-time (38 hours/week)

  • Contract Duration: 12 months

  • Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday (08:30 - 16:30), Friday (08:30 - 17:00)

  • Pay Rate: £13.20 per hour


Requirements & Qualifications
  • Experience: Prior experience in warehouse operations (e.g., picking, packing, dispatch, or forklift driving).

  • Communication: Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal standard operating procedures in English.

  • Teamwork & Flexibility: Strong team player with a positive attitude, willingness to support team goals, and flexibility regarding shift patterns or overtime when needed.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Reference: CSthL-1530755 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 18 Oct 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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