Material Control and Distribution Operative

Stannah Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned manufacturing company in Andover seeks a Material Control Operative to ensure efficient material movements and storage. Responsibilities include checking deliveries, picking products for shipment, and collaborating with team members to maintain safety and efficiency. Candidates should possess good communication skills and health and safety awareness. The position offers a permanent, full-time role with competitive benefits including a monthly salary, profit-sharing, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Market Aligned Salary

Profit Share Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ leave

Pension Scheme

SimplyHealth Cash Plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Long Service award scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of material movements and storage.
• Check deliveries and place incoming orders correctly.
• Pick products according to customer requirements and prepare for shipment.

Skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Health and Safety awareness in warehouse environment

Forklift Licence desirable

Job 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

Material Control Operative Job – Andover – Apply Now to join Stannah

Are you ready for your next challenge in an Material Control Operative Job?

Join Uplifts, Stannah’s dedicated Homelift Team at a brand‑new factory in Andover. You will be working in a manufacturing environment, with Standard Operating Procedures in place.

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.

Candidates must have unrestricted right to work, sponsorship is not offered.

What You Will Do:

As a Material Controller, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of material movements and storage. This includes checking deliveries, placing incoming orders around assembly lines correctly. You will pick products according to the specific customer requirements and prepare this for shipment.

Material Control Responsibilities:

• Follow standardised operating procedures and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Receive and book goods into the correct location
• Collaborate with team members to optimise efficiency
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.
• Deal with any stock discrepancies or quality issues efficiently
• Ensure that the execution of the dispatch sequence is maintained within the required dates.
• Actively involved in the replenishment of line side stock.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.

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

Material Control Requirements

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

Additional Information: If you have previous experience working as an Material Control Operative or a Distribution Operative, and are looking for an Material Control Operative job in Andover please click the apply now button or contact us for further information.

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.