Material Control Operative

Stannah; East Oakley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-aligned salary

Profit Share Bonus Scheme

33 days holiday

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Pension scheme

Cash plan for health costs

Life assurance

Long service award

Discount rewards scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity provision

Job summary

Stannah is hiring a Material Control Operative at our Andover site (Stephenson Close). The role focuses on inventory control, coordinating with purchasing, goods inwards and dispatch to keep stock accurate and processes smooth.

Hours: Mon-Thu 08:00-16:45, Fri 08:00-13:00; permanent contract. Candidates should have experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment; knowledge of Kanban, stock control and replenishment is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Experience with Kanban systems, stock control and replenishment.
• Forklift operation and barcode scanning experience.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Move goods using manual handling and forklifts, ensuring safety.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Replenish Pick and Pack lines and Kiting with incoming goods.
• Check stock locations when loading and picking and cover other areas when needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stock control

Continuous improvement

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Aisle master forklift

Counterbalance forklift

Barcode scanning

Job description

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
• Ensuring compliance 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

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

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

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.