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.