Material Handler

Manpower; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Safety footwear

Hi-Vis clothing

Smart casual on site

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) seeks a Materials Handler for a busy Birmingham warehouse and logistics operation. Hours are Monday to Friday, 07:30am–4:00pm with a pay rate of £13.53 per hour.

You will count stock, locate items, verify part numbers, and record quantities to keep inventory accurate in a structured environment. Experience in warehousing or logistics, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous inventory counting or stock control experience.
• Experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and ability to follow procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious.
• Comfortable with manual handling and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily inventory cycle counts.
• Physically locate and count stock items.
• Verify part numbers and storage locations.
• Accurately record stock quantities.
• Carry out recounts where discrepancies are identified.
• Report stock variances for further investigation.
• Check stock-location accuracy.
• Identify misplaced or incorrectly labelled inventory.
• Support inventory housekeeping and location-control activities.
• Assist with stock audits and physical inventory checks.
• Provide general support to the Inventory team with routine stock control tasks.

Skills

Inventory counting

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Procedural compliance

Reliability and punctuality

Manual handling

Physical stamina

Job description

Materials Handler Location: Birmingham Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30am - 4:00pm Pay Rate: £13.53 per hour Materials Handler Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Materials Handler to join a busy warehouse and logistics operation in Birmingham. This role would suit candidates with previous warehouse, stock control, inventory, or logistics experience who have excellent attention to detail and enjoy working in a structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete daily inventory cycle counts.
• Physically locate and count stock items.
• Verify part numbers and storage locations.
• Accurately record stock quantities.
• Carry out recounts where discrepancies are identified.
• Report stock variances for further investigation.
• Check stock-location accuracy.
• Identify misplaced or incorrectly labelled inventory.
• Support inventory housekeeping and location-control activities.
• Assist with stock audits and physical inventory checks.
• Provide general support to the Inventory team with routine stock control tasks.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous inventory counting or stock control experience.
• Experience working within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Ability to work accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and ability to follow procedures.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
• Comfortable with manual handling duties and being on your feet throughout the shift.

Working Environment

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Manual handling in line with site requirements.
• Working within temperature-controlled areas, including:
• Freezers operating at -20°C
• Cold rooms operating between +2°C and +8°C
• Adhering to all site Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.

PPE & Dress Code

PPE will be provided where required.

Employees must:

• Wear safety footwear at all times.
• Wear Hi-Vis clothing in designated areas.
• Maintain a smart casual appearance whilst on site (no shorts permitted).