Material Handler

Senior Bird Bellows; Congleton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Social and wellbeing events

Job summary

Senior Bird Bellows, based in Congleton, Cheshire, is seeking a reliable Material Handler to join our manufacturing team. You will manage receipt, storage and issue of raw materials, ensuring stock accuracy and safe movement within the Raw Materials Warehouse.

This role requires a full clean driving license, good communication, flexibility for overtime, and a collaborative approach to maintain production flow and compliance with safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable and detail‑oriented with strong organisational abilities.
• Wlexible and able to work scheduled overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Receives incoming raw materials and ensures accurate inventory.
• Maintains storage organisation and cleanliness in the Raw Materials Warehouse.
• Supports QA operations and follows safety guidelines for material handling.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexible schedule

Team player

Tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

Based in Congleton, Cheshire, Senior Bird Bellows was established in 1975 as a family run operation serving the petro-chemical and gas industries. Since then, we have evolved to become one of the industry leaders in the design, development and manufacture of pressure duct systems, flexible joints and insulation for highly regulated industries. We have established customers in aerospace (both civil and military), as well as in the nuclear, oil and gas, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Job Description

The Material Handler is responsible for the receipt, storage, and issue of raw materials, as well as the general maintenance and appearance of the Raw Materials Warehouse. These duties are managed and performed as directed by the specific requirements of the Customer, within approval guidelines and procedures established by the Production Control Manager.

What will my responsibilities include?

• Receives incoming raw materials
• Ensures inventory accuracy of count, location, and lot control
• Eliminates write-offs due to loss, damage, and discrepant counts
• Supports Quality Assurance functions in the warehouse
• Maintains warehouse function and appearance
• Follows all safety guidelines established by the company, including proper use of safety equipment and relevant safety procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

What key skills and experience do I need?

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated, dependable individual who exhibits a strong attention to detail and arrives on time for start of shift
• Ability to adhere to a flexible and demanding work schedule. Including scheduled overtime and weekend shift availability.

Qualifications

We are looking for a reliable and organised Material Handler to support our growing team. The successful candidate will have experience working within a manufacturing environment, practical health and safety knowledge, and experience operating material handling equipment. You will be responsible for the safe movement, storage and tracking of materials, helping to ensure production runs efficiently and effectively.

You will be a strong team player with excellent organisational and communication skills, able to adapt to changing priorities, work under pressure, and resolve basic operational issues. A full clean driving licence is required, along with a commitment to our core values of Quality, Respect, Honesty and Working Together.

Additional Information

• We provide a competitive salary, anexcellent pension scheme,life assurance, and access to a confidentialEmployee Assistance Programme. Our team regularly takes part insocial and wellbeing events, helping you stay connected, supported, and engaged both in and outside of work.

Contract Information: Monday - Friday 40hrs

Closing Date: 11th September

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