Materials Technician

Position: Materials Technician (Permanent)
Location: Briton Ferry

Production Materials Operative

£14.10ph (Days role)

Looking for a hands-on role in production and materials management? Yolk Recruitment are currently hiring for a Production Materials Operative to be the main point of contact for the production materials area during core production hours, preparing and managing raw materials for production. You'll play a key role in managing stock levels, accurately weighing and preparing raw materials, supporting swarf processing, and ensuring the safe storage of materials.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with fork lift experience and a keen eye for detail to join a busy manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities:

Accurately weigh and prepare raw material charges for production
Monitor stock levels, conduct weekly checks, and replenish departments as needed
Operate a fork lift truck safely to support area operations
Prepare materials, including cutting ingots and rods, shot blasting, and swarf processing
Pack by-products efficiently for sale and manage waste disposal
Assist with stocktake and ensure accurate documentation of material movements
Follow all health, safety, and production procedures
Create and close work orders in SAP when required
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe materials storage area

This is what you'll need:

Previous experience in materials handling or similar production role.
Licensed Fork Lift Truck driver (Counterbalance) would be advantageous.
Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills.

And this is what you'll get:

Competitive salary.
Career progression opportunities