Material Handler

Héroux-Devtek; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension plan with employer contrib.

Life Assurance 4 x salary

Company funded medical benefits

Retail and gym discounts

Loyalty bonuses

Team building events

Job summary

Héroux-Devtek in Nottingham is seeking a Material Handler to join the MP&L team. You will help ensure safe, accurate and timely flow of materials from receipt to despatch, supporting production and customer requirements.

This role demands attention to detail, teamwork and a proactive approach, with responsibilities spanning goods in, inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and adherence to Health & Safety, quality and ERP processes.

Qualifications

• Warehouse or logistics experience in goods in/dispatch, and material handling.
• Strong stock control and inventory knowledge.
• High accuracy with keen attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic IT literacy including Microsoft Office.
• Valid forklift licence or material handling certification.
• Flexible and proactive with changing priorities.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure activities comply with policies, procedures, safety and quality standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workspace in line with 5S.
• Safely load/unload delivery vehicles using appropriate equipment.
• Receive goods, verify quantities and documentation against requirements.
• Identify, label and store materials per procedures and traceability rules.
• Pick, issue and deliver materials to production per plan and priorities.
• Pack and despatch finished goods with correct paperwork.
• Record inventory transactions in ERP/inventory systems accurately.
• Maintain inventory records and support stock control across operation.
• Carry out cycle counts and investigate shortages or discrepancies.
• Support investigation of material flow issues and improvements.
• Handle materials to prevent damage or loss; participate in CI activities.
• Undertake other duties as required by the line manager.

Job description

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Division Info

Nottingham landing gear operations span a 48,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to the manufacture of small to medium landing gear components. Recognised as the UK Technical Centre of Excellence, the site specialises in precision machining of aluminium, titanium, and hardened steels. Equipped with advanced technologies, the facility leverages the latest manufacturing innovations and software to drive ongoing business growth and ensure operational excellence.

Job Summary

The Material Handler is a key member of the MP&L team, responsible for supporting the safe, accurate and efficient flow of materials throughout the business, from goods receipt and storage through to production supply and final despatch. The role is responsible for ensuring materials are received, identified, stored, picked, issued and despatched accurately and in accordance with company procedures, quality requirements and the manufacturing plan. The successful candidate will demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach, strong attention to details and the ability to work collaboratively across MP&L and other operational functions to support business and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures, Health and Safety requirements and quality standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment in line with 5S principles.
• Safely and efficiently load and unload delivery vehicles using appropriate material-handling equipment.
• Receive incoming goods, verifying quantities, identification and documentation against the relevant requirements.
• Ensure material are correctly identified, labelled and stored in designated location in accordance with company procedures and traceability requirements
• Pick, issue and deliver materials to production in line with manufacturing plan and operational priorities.
• Prepare, pack and despatch finished goods in accordance with customer, quality and packaging requirements, ensuring all associated documentation is complete and accurate.
• Complete all required inventory and material transactions accurately and in a timely manner within the relevant ERP/inventory management systems.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support effective stock control across the operation.
• Carry out regular cycle counts and stock checks, investigating and reporting shortages, discrepancies or inventory inaccuracies.
• Support the investigation and resolution of inventory and material flow issues.
• Handle and store materials appropriately to prevent damage, deterioration or loss.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities across goods in, material handling, storage, production supply and despatch.
• Undertake other reasonable duties within the scope of the role as required by the line manager.

Essential

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience within warehouse, stores, goods in/dispatch, logistics or material handling environments.
• Good understanding of stock control and inventory management principles.
• Strong attention to details with high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic IT literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Forklift Truck licence and/or relevant material handling equipment certification.
• Flexible and proactive approach to changing operational priorities.
• Strong commitment to Health and Safety, quality and operational standards.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or warehouse/inventory management systems.
• Experience of cycle counting and inventory investigation.
• Knowledge or experience of working within a 5S/continuous improvement environment.
• Strong commitment to Health and Safety, quality and operational standards.

Key Behaviours

• Safety First: Works safely and challenges unsafe practices.
• Accuracy: Take ownership of inventory and transactional accuracy.
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing tasks correctly and on time.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively identifies opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency and material flow.
• Flexibility: Responds positively to changing production and business priorities.

What we Offer?

• Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually.
• Standard 40-hour week, Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays
• Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4 x salary
• Company funded medical benefits package from day one
• Access to retail and gym discounts
• Loyalty bonuses
• Supportive environment where you can learn and grow
• A culture where diversity is valued, empowering individuals to contribute positively to the organization's success.
• Team building social events

Join our Team today! Héroux-Devtek aims to grow as an industry by meeting customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people. Heroux-Devtek emphasizes a culture cantered on the "4 Rs": Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience. This entails fostering quality relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers, ensuring quality delivery and fairness, acknowledging employee achievements, and promoting flexibility, openness, and tenacity among employees. This approach contributes to a stable workforce and reinforces an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding employees towards shared objectives.

Equal Opportunity to Employees: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

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