Material Control Operative

Stannah Stairlifts Inc.; Andover; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market salary

Bonus scheme

33 days holiday

Pension matched

Health plan

Life Assurance

Long service award

Discount rewards

Employee assistance

Maternity/paternity

Job summary

Stannah Stairlifts Inc. in Andover is seeking a Material Control Operative to join the Manufacturing department. The role oversees inventory control, working with purchasing, goods inwards and dispatch to keep stock and records accurate, with a Monday-Thursday 08:00-16:45 and Friday 08:00-13:00 schedule.

This permanent position targets someone with manufacturing or warehouse experience. Experience with Kanban, stock control and replenishment is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Familiar with Kanban, stock control and material replenishment.
• Good understanding of health and safety principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Move goods using appropriate manual handling and forklift.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies and safe systems of work.
• Replenish lines within Pick and Pack areas to high stock levels.
• Check stock locations accurately during loading and picking.
• Be multi-skilled to cover other departmental areas.

Skills

Stock control

Continuous improvement

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Forklift licence

Barcode scanner

Job description

• Business Division: Home Accessibility Manufacturing
• Employment Type : Permanent
• Referral Bonus: No

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 sixth 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, andhomelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.

Job Description

Material Control Operative Jobs in Andover at Stannah– Join Our Team!

Stannah have an exciting opportunity for a Material Control Operative to join the Manufacturing department based at Stephenson Close, Andover.

This role will involve overseeing inventory control activities to keep stock levels efficient and records accurate. It works closely with purchasing, goods inwards, and dispatch to ensure smooth operations, includes other reasonable duties as needed.

As the Material Control Operative, you will work Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday 08:00 - 13:00. This is a permanent contract.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in a modern manufacturing environment who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is committed to continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

To be successful as a Material Control Operative, it is essential that you have previous experience within a manufacturing or warehouse environment. Experience of Kanban systems, stock control and material replenishment processes would be desirable.

Material Control Operative Responsibilities:

• Movement of Goods using correct Manual Handling and use of a Forklift

Ensuringcompliance with Health & Safety policies, environmental standards, and safe systems of work

• Ensure lines within Pick and Pack (Upholstery & Carpet) and Kiting are replenished with incoming goods to the highest available levels
• Accurate checking of stock locations being loaded and picked from
• Required to be multi skilled to cover other areas of the department

Material Control Operative Requirements:

• Aisle master and Counterbalance Forklift licence
• Accuracy and ability to use barcode equipment
• Proactive to stop potential out of box issues and drive to improve quality
• An understanding of the Continuous Improvement process
• Good understanding of health and safety principles and procedures

Additional 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
• 33 days holiday, including 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

#HA

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.