Material Handler

Location: Minworth

Material Handler

Location:

Sutton Coldfield
Salary: £13.20 per hour during training (£26,082 pa) + Shift Allowance Once trained: £14.07 per hour + Shift Allowance
Full-time | Permanent | 38 Hours per Week

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business for an experienced Material Handler to join their logistics and warehouse team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that offers comprehensive training, excellent benefits, and long-term career stability.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a weekly rotating shift pattern:

AM Shift

• Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm

• Friday: 6:00am - 12:00pm

• Shift Premium: 7.5%

PM Shift

• Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm

• Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

• Shift Premium: 20%

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the flow of materials to production, ensuring materials are supplied accurately and on time.

• Load and unload deliveries and materials safely and efficiently.

• Process goods receipts, stock movements, and material issues using SAP/ERP systems.

• Pick, pack, and prepare materials and finished goods for dispatch.

• Transfer stock between warehouse locations and production areas.

• Ensure all stock is correctly identified, stored, and rotated.

• Conduct regular stock checks and inventory activities.

• Complete all warehouse transactions accurately and in a timely manner.

• Ensure shipping and dispatch documentation is completed correctly.

• Support internal departments with material deliveries and collections.

• Operate material handling equipment safely and effectively.

• Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles.

• Assist with hazardous waste movements where required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.

• Experience covering goods inward, despatch, stock movements, and material handling.

• Valid FLT licences including:
o    Counterbalance
o    Flexi
o    Multi-Directional

• Experience using computerised stock management systems, ideally SAP or ERP systems.

• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.

• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures.

• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).

• Working knowledge of Excel and warehouse management processes.

Benefits

• 38-hour working week

• Weekly rotating shifts

• Early finish every Friday

• Full training provided

• 5% matched pension contribution

• 3% annual Christmas bonus

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays

• Healthcare package

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Full PPE provided

• Company sick pay scheme with up to 60 days full pay

• Overtime opportunities available

• Convenient location with excellent motorway access

If you are an experienced Material Handler or FLT Driver looking for a permanent opportunity with excellent benefits and career prospects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Pertemps