Materials Handler in Edenbridge

Job title:

Materials Handler

Location:

Edenbridge

Salary: £27,000 - £29,000

Hours:

Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Friday!

The Materials Handler will be the key link to ensuring production runs smoothly from order intake through to dispatch.

• 23 days annual leave, increasing with service up to 25 days + bank holidays
• Company pension

• Maintain accurate records of stock levels.
• Perform regular stock checks and audits, reporting any discrepancies.
• Accept deliveries, unload goods and verify items and quantities against purchase orders.
• Ensure smooth flow of orders, materials and dispatch.
• Receive and process customer orders.
• Issue work orders and production instructions.
• Coordinate materials and production requirements.
• Inspect all incoming goods for defects and damages.
• Label and store items in the correct locations.
• Implement effective stock rotation to minimise waste.
• Accurately pick and pack customer orders for dispatch.
• Assist with loading outgoing goods.
• Work with supplies, transport companies and internal teams to coordinate deliveries.
• Resolve any issues promptly and efficiently.
• Safely operate warehouse machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Adhere to all workplace health and safety regulations.
• Ensure the workplace is clean, tidy and safe at all times.

• Previous experience in a warehouse or stores environment.
• A valid forklift licence, preferred but not essential.
• The ability to lift heavy items and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A detail-orientated approach with high levels of accuracy.
• A methodical approach, able to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Strong IT skills and computer literacy.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.