Logistics Material Handler

Olympus UK & Ireland; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics organization in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Logistics Material Handler to ensure smooth supply chain operations. This hands-on role requires timely receipt and inspection of materials, maintaining stock accuracy, and compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have previous experience in warehousing, a full UK driving license, and basic PC skills. This is a 12-month fixed term contract with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Private medical cover

Comprehensive company pension scheme

Annual health check with BUPA

Subsidised staff restaurant

Free parking

Discounted gym and wellness memberships

Qualifications

• Demonstrate previous experience in similar roles.
• Have a full UK driving license for site travel.
• Possess basic PC skills for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Complete mandatory training and comply with safety standards.
• Ensure timely receiving of materials and maintain stock accuracy.
• Liaise with Purchasing to resolve booking issues.

Skills

Previous experience in Goods In/Receiving, Stock, Stores or Warehousing

Full UK driving license

Basic PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Logistics Material Handler to join our dedicated Logistics team, who play a key role in keeping our manufacturing operations running smoothly.

In this hands-on role, you’ll be at the heart of our supply chain — receiving and inspecting deliveries, ensuring components meet our high-quality standards, and coordinating the seamless flow of materials between our facilities.

We are offering this position as a 12-month fixed term contract. The core working hours are 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Successful completion of mandatory training
• Ensure materials are received into the goods receiving bays within 24 hours of their arrival
• Comply with Health, Safety & Environmental procedures & policies
• Maintain accuracy of stock counts by receiving the correct quantities of components into the goods receiving bays, both physically and on our ERP system
• Ensure quick transit of component parts, ready for line feeding to shop floor locations
• Liaise with the Purchasing team to resolve booking-in concerns or issues
• Participate in investigations when deliveries are received damaged or cannot be located

Qualifications

• It's essential you can demonstrate previous experience in a Goods In/Receiving, Stock, Stores or Warehousing role
• You need to have a full UK driving license, as the role involves driving a van between our site locations
• It's necessary for you to have basic PC skills, such as the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc.

Additional information

This role is active in nature, involving walking/travelling between different sites and locations, as well as the lifting of components and moving of pallets. Regular pushing and manoeuvring of various aids and equipment is to be expected.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement
• You will be eligible for private medical cover
• We offer a comprehensive company pension scheme
• You will receive an annual health check with BUPA, funded by us
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional-wellbeing
• At our HQ, we have a subsidised staff restaurant and free parking
• Other benefits include discounted gym and wellness memberships, cashback and discounts with major UK retailers