Material Handler

West Midlands and Worcestershire Perm Hub; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

5% pension match

Healthcare package

Early finish Fridays

Training and PPE provided

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting for a permanent Material Handler role based in Curdworth, near Birmingham. You will support goods inward, stock control and despatch, moving materials across the warehouse and production areas using FLT and ERP systems.

The role offers structured pay progression, a training period with initial pay of £13.20 per hour rising to £14.07, plus weekly shift allowances and an early finish every Friday. Training and development are emphasized as part of long-term career stability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production or warehouse environments.
• Experience handling goods inwards, despatch and stock movements.
• GCSE English & Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials are supplied to production on time and accurately.
• Load/unload deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Process goods receipts, stock movements and issues.
• Use SAP or ERP systems to complete warehouse transactions.
• Pick, pack and prepare materials and finished goods for despatch.
• Maintain stock accuracy and traceability records.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures in the warehouse.

Skills

FLT licence

Manufacturing/warehouse experience

SAP/ERP experience

Stock-management systems

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

GCSE English & Maths or equivalent

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Material HandlerLocation: Curdworth, BirminghamSalary: Approximately £29,670 during training, rising to approximately £31,625 once trained, including shift allowancesHours: 38 hours per weekShift: Weekly rotating mornings and afternoonsContract: Permanent

Keep production moving—and build a long-term career Are you an experienced Material Handler or FLT Driver looking for a permanent position with excellent benefits, structured pay progression and an early finish every Friday?

Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Curdworth. You will play an important role within its logistics operation, ensuring materials reach production accurately and on time while supporting goods inward, stock control and despatch activities.

This is more than a standard FLT position. You’ll work across the warehouse and manufacturing operation, use computerised stock systems and take responsibility for the safe and accurate movement of materials.

The Role

• Ensuring materials are supplied to production accurately and on time
• Loading and unloading incoming deliveries safely and efficiently
• Processing goods receipts, material issues and stock movements
• Using SAP or other ERP systems to complete warehouse transactions
• Picking, packing and preparing materials and finished goods for despatch
• Transferring stock between warehouse locations and production areas
• Ensuring materials are correctly identified, stored and rotated
• Completing regular stock checks and supporting inventory activities
• Preparing accurate shipping and despatch documentation
• Delivering and collecting materials for internal departments
• Operating FLT and material-handling equipment safely
• Maintaining accurate stock and traceability records
• Supporting hazardous-waste movements when required
• Maintaining a clean and organised workplace in line with 5S
• Following all warehouse and company Health & Safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment
• Experience across goods inward, despatch and stock movements
• Valid Counterbalance FLT licencse and/or Flexi FLT licence, Multi-Directional FLT licence
• Experience using computerised stock-management systems
• SAP or ERP experience would be particularly advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills
• A good understanding of warehouse Health & Safety
• The ability to work accurately within a busy, time-sensitive environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and warehouse processes
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths, or equivalent

Salary and Shift Pattern

The training rate is £13.20 per hour, increasing to £14.07 per hour following successful completion of training. You will rotate weekly between:

Morning Shift – 7.5% allowance

• Monday to Thursday: 6:00am–2:00pm
• Friday: 6:00am–12:00pm

Afternoon Shift – 20% allowance

• Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm–10:00pm
• Friday: 12:00pm–6:00pm

Based on the weekly rotation, total annual earnings are approximately:

• £29,670 during training
• £31,625 once fully trained

Benefits

BenefitsPermanent, full-time employmentClear pay progression following training7.5% morning and 20% afternoon shift allowancesEarly finish every Friday33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays5% matched pension contribution3% annual Christmas bonusHealthcare packageEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCompany sick-pay scheme offering up to 60 days’ full payOvertime opportunitiesFull training and PPE providedLong-term career stability within a growing manufacturerConvenient Curdworth location with excellent motorway access