Material Control and Distribution Operative

Stannah Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

SimplyHealth cash plan

Life assurance

Long service award

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stannah Group is seeking a Distribution and Material Control Operative for our new Andover facility. You will help ensure smooth material flow, manage goods receipt, stock control, picking, packing and dispatch, and support production and customer delivery needs.

The role suits candidates with warehouse or manufacturing experience who enjoy a fast-paced team environment and want to develop their skills in a growing business. Forklift experience desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in goods-in, dispatch, warehousing, or stock handling.
• Manufacturing environment experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and book goods into correct locations.
• Pick, pack and check products according to distribution requirements.
• Load and unload vehicles safely with a forklift truck.
• Support stock control activities including cycle counting and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain housekeeping and health and safety standards; contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Health and Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift truck operation

Job description

Company Description

Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.

Company Description

Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.

Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.

Job Description

Distribution and Material Control Operative Job - Andover

Join Uplifts, Stannah’s dedicated Homelift Team at a brand-new factory in Andover. This job will involve supporting the efficient flow of materials throughout the manufacturing environment, including goods receipt, stock control, order picking, packing, dispatch activities, and the movement of materials to ensure production and customer delivery requirements are met.

The Material Control Operative Job is permanent and full time, your hours will be: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:45 and Friday 08:00 to 13:00. This is a great opportunity for someone with warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment as part of a supportive team and is looking to develop their skills within a successful and growing business.

To be successful as the Distribution and Material Control Operative, it is essential that you have previous experience in goods-in, dispatch, warehousing, or stock handling activities. Experience in a manufacturing environment and forklift truck operation would be desirable.

Distribution and Material Control Operative Responsibilities

• Receive, check and book goods into the correct locations accurately and efficiently.
• Pick, pack and check products in line with customer and distribution requirements.
• Load and unload vehicles safely using a forklift truck.
• Support stock control activities, including cycle counting, stock rotation and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, health and safety, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Please see the full job description here: Distribution and Material Control Operative Job Description

Qualifications

Distribution and Material Control Operative Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Health and Safety awareness in warehouse environment
• Forklift Licence desirable

Benefits Include

• Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
• Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.

We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.