Material & Logistics Handler

Material & Logistics Handler

Dagenham

£16.00 per hour (Temporary Period)

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

39 Hours Per Week

Are you an experienced warehouse or logistics professional with a Counterbalance Forklift licence? Do you enjoy a hands-on role where no two days are the same?

Our client is looking for a Material & Logistics Handler to join their busy manufacturing operation in Dagenham on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with warehouse, materials control, or logistics experience who is looking to secure a permanent position with a growing business.

As a Material & Logistics Handler, you will be responsible for the efficient receipt, storage, movement, and dispatch of materials across the site. Working closely with production and purchasing teams, you'll help maintain stock accuracy, support customer deliveries, and ensure materials are available when required.

• Receiving and offloading incoming deliveries.
• Completing goods-in inspections and processing receipts through SAP/ERP systems.
• Managing stock replenishment across the site.
• Maintaining accurate inventory levels and carrying out stock checks.
• Picking, packing, and preparing orders for dispatch.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Operating Counterbalance Forklift Trucks and other material handling equipment.
• Coordinating logistics and transport requirements to meet delivery schedules.
• Maintaining Kanban stock systems and replenishment processes.
• Managing tooling and equipment stores and maintaining stock levels.
• Raising shipping documentation and ensuring products are correctly labelled.
• Supporting maintenance activities and ensuring equipment remains safe and operational.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, health and safety, and workplace organisation.

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential).
• Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or materials control environment.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and stock accuracy.
• Computer literate with experience using inventory or ERP systems.
• SAP experience would be advantageous.
• Powered Stacker Licence would be beneficial but is not essential.
• A proactive approach and strong work ethic.

• £16.00 per hour whilst temporary.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects.
• Overtime available subject to business requirements and management approval.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Company pension and benefits package upon successful permanent placement.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business.

Monday to Thursday: 7:00am to 4:00pm

Friday: 7:00am to 12:00pm

39 hours per week

If you're looking for a varied warehouse and logistics role where you can utilise your forklift skills and become an integral part of a successful manufacturing operation, we'd love to hear from you.