Material Handler I​/Picker Packer​/Warehouse Operative

Material Handler I

Location:

Perth (4 Auld Bond Road)

Position Type:
Full‑Time, 12‑Month Contract

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:30

Pay Rate: £13.20/hour

We are seeking a self‑motivated individual to develop a career in warehousing and logistics with a global industry leader. This role offers structured entry‑level training and a clear path to advancement.

• Order Fulfillment:
  Picking and packing UK and export customer orders accurately, and presenting raw and packaging materials for production departments.
• System Tracking:
  Using SAP to check stock levels and log the completion of orders.
• Safety & Quality:
  Conducting daily “Safe 4 Work” and “Safe 2 Start” checks on work area and equipment, including ladders and mechanical handling equipment, and maintaining a hazard‑free workplace.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Participating in Tier 1 shift reviews, communicating openly with team members, and flagging any issues or process errors immediately to the Senior Operator.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Engaging with personalized training to become flexible across various warehouse roles, aiming to reach Band 2 Operative level.

Active warehouse environment with varying temperatures; up to 60% of time spent in cold room temperatures (down to 2 °C). Occasional outdoor work while loading trucks. Physical handling: standing/walking for up to 4 hours, lifting items up to 7.5 kg, pushing/pulling picking carts (up to 125 kg) and pallet trucks (up to 500 kg).

• Education:
  
  At least 4 Standard Grades (or equivalent), ideally including Mathematics.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Computer literate with ability to learn new software (SAP training provided).
• Process Mindset:
  Exceptional ability to follow SOPs accurately and identify errors or issues quickly.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Highly reliable, dependable, self‑starting, focused on personal development, and able to communicate effectively within a team.

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence (advantageous but not required).

• All required high‑visibility PPE will be provided.
• Standard background check required prior to starting.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.