Material Handler

Material Handler
Location: Sutton Coldfield 
Salary: £13.20 per hour during training (£26,082 pa) + Shift Allowance Once trained: £14.07 per hour + Shift Allowance 
Full-time | Permanent | 38 Hours per Week

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business for an experienced Material Handler to join their logistics and warehouse team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that offers comprehensive training, excellent benefits, and long-term career stability.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a weekly rotating shift pattern:

AM Shift
•    Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm
•    Friday: 6:00am - 12:00pm
•    Shift Premium: 7.5%

PM Shift
•    Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
•    Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
•    Shift Premium: 20%

Key Responsibilities

•    Maintain the flow of materials to production, ensuring materials are supplied accurately and on time.
•    Load and unload deliveries and materials safely and efficiently.
•    Process goods receipts, stock movements, and material issues using SAP/ERP systems.
•    Pick, pack, and prepare materials and finished goods for dispatch.
•    Transfer stock between warehouse locations and production areas.
•    Ensure all stock is correctly identified, stored, and rotated.
•    Conduct regular stock checks and inventory activities.
•    Complete all warehouse transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
•    Ensure shipping and dispatch documentation is completed correctly.
•    Support internal departments with material deliveries and collections.
•    Operate material handling equipment safely and effectively.
•    Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles.
•    Assist with hazardous waste movements where required.

The successful candidate will have:

•    Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.
•    Experience covering goods inward, despatch, stock movements, and material handling.
•    Valid FLT licences including: 
o    Counterbalance
o    Flexi
o    Multi-Directional
•    Experience using computerised stock management systems, ideally SAP or ERP systems.
•    Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
•    Good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures.
•    Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
•    GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
•    Working knowledge of Excel and warehouse management processes.

Benefits

•    38-hour working week
•    Weekly rotating shifts
•    Early finish every Friday
•    Full training provided
•    5% matched pension contribution
•    3% annual Christmas bonus
•    33 days holiday including bank holidays
•    Healthcare package
•    Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
•    Full PPE provided
•    Company sick pay scheme with up to 60 days full pay
•    Overtime opportunities available
•    Convenient location with excellent motorway access

If you are an experienced Material Handler or FLT Driver looking for a permanent opportunity with excellent benefits and career prospects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Pertemps.