Material Handling Operator

Material Handling Operator / Spares Engineer

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Location:

Lincoln (Teal Park Road, LN6 3AD
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💷 Pay Rate: £15.87 per hour PAYE (£21.45 per hour Umbrella)
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Contract:

6-Month Rolling Contract
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Hours:

Day Shift, 7:30am to 4:00pm (Flexible Working Hours Available)
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Travel Required:

Flexibility to work across multiple Lincoln sites when required

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Material Handling Operator / Spares Engineer to join a busy stores and logistics operation supporting a large-scale manufacturing environment in Lincoln.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse or logistics professional with forklift experience to work within a fast-paced operational team, supporting the movement, storage and distribution of critical materials and components. Full training will be provided across key processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Unloading and receiving deliveries
Checking incoming materials against documentation
Booking deliveries into SAP and processing stock transactions
Storing materials safely in warehouse locations and high-rise racking
Picking, kitting and issuing materials to production areas
Carrying out material movements using forklift trucks
Operating overhead cranes where required
Maintaining accurate inventory records
Supporting internal departments to resolve material-related issues
Completing goods receipt activities and stock control functions
Ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality standards

Essential Requirements

Previous warehouse, stores or material handling experience
Forklift truck operating experience
Basic computer literacy
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced logistics environment
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Reliable commute to Lincoln and flexibility to work across multiple sites

Desirable Skills & Experience

Valid FLT licence/certification
SAP experience
Full UK driving licence
Overhead crane operating experience

Experience with in a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable and safety-focused, with experience working in warehouse or logistics operations. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, using warehouse management systems and working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to ensure materials are available when needed.

Contract Details

6-month rolling contract
Immediate start available
Single-stage interview process
Interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams or face-to-face

Pay & Benefits

£15.87 per hour PAYE
£21.45 per hour Umbrella
Overtime paid at 1.25x standard rate
Weekend work paid at 1.5x standard rate
Flexible working hours available
Comprehensive training provided

Additional Information

This is a fully site-based role (5 days per week on-site)
No remote working available
An in-date FLT licence is highly desirable
Candidates with existing FLT licences may be able to complete a conversion course if required
Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment

If you're an experienced warehouse or materials professional looking for a long-term contract opportunity within a busy manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.

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