Apprentice Materials Handler

We’re inviting passionate individuals to begin an exciting journey with us as an Apprentice Materials Handler. If you’re intrigued by a role focused on procurement in a production environment and ready to launch your career, this is your chance to do so.

At our production facility, we produce fire suppression products that are shipped worldwide. As a Materials Handler, you will play a key role in the ordering of materials for our products. Come, be a part of our team and make a real difference

• You will learn the process of ordering raw materials, components and consumables for the site, working closely with production planning to ensure material supply meets business requirements
• You will also help develop the ERP system and move towards using MRP in the medium term
• Understand the scheduling for the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels
• Manage risks to minimise impact on production schedule. Take follow-up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement
• Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules and forecasts to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands
• Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time
• Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance
• Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitor