Material Handler

Castle Employment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Leeds is seeking an experienced Materials Handler for a permanent, full-time role. You'll ensure safe handling and storage of heavy steel, adhering to health and safety protocols while working outdoors. Candidates should have experience in similar roles, possess a valid FLT licence, and be physically fit. Fixed shifts are available with opportunities for skills development and training.

Benefits

Permanent role

Fixed shifts

Skill development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Materials Handler or in a similar role.
• Strong health & safety awareness in a manufacturing setting.
• Physically fit and confident working outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Safely offloading, sorting, and storing materials.
• Using correct lifting and slinging techniques for heavy steel.
• Transporting materials across the site safely.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Heavy lifting techniques

Physical fitness

Material handling

Teamwork

Tools

FLT licence

Overhead crane

Job description

Overview

Materials Handler - Leeds. Permanent Position | Fixed Shift Patterns (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am).

We're looking for a skilled Materials Handler to join a busy site in Leeds. This is a hands-on role working with heavy steel, ensuring materials are safely moved, stored, and ready for production. As a Materials Handler, you'll play a key part in keeping production running smoothly and safely.

Responsibilities

• Safely offloading, sorting, and storing materials in line with production schedules.
• Using correct lifting and slinging techniques to handle heavy steel.
• Transporting materials across site while following strict health & safety rules.
• Making sure steel sections are available in the correct order for production.
• Outdoor, physical work - you'll be working in all weather conditions as a Materials Handler.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Materials Handler or in a similar industrial role.
• Strong health & safety awareness in a manufacturing setting.
• Physically fit and confident working outdoors.
• FLT licence - essential.
• Overhead crane experience desirable.
• Experience working with heavy steel and large components.

What\'s on Offer

• Permanent, full-time role.
• Fixed shifts (choose from 6-2, 2-10, or 10-6 - no rotations).
• Opportunity to develop skills with further training as a Materials Handler.
• Location: Leeds