Material Handler

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Severn Beach; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd is seeking a Materials Handler for a 6-month contract at Severn Beach, Bristol. The role covers the movement of materials from goods-in to production and goods-out, with close collaboration with production teams to ensure timely deliveries.

Shifts run Monday-Thursday 06:00-14:00 and Friday 06:00-11:00. The package includes a 10% shift allowance and holiday pay. 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays are offered.

Qualifications

• Accurate and organised with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with stock and computerised systems.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials, check against delivery notes and accurately book items into the system.
• Correctly label, protect and store materials in designated locations.
• Pick and prepare materials and kits for production.
• Ensure materials are accurately labelled with the relevant part, work order or destination.
• Liaise with production teams to ensure materials are delivered on time.
• Maintain accurate stock records and complete system transactions.
• Carry out cycle counts and investigate any stock discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Materials Handler - 6 Month Contract

Location: Severn Beach, Bristol

Salary: £13.50 per hour + 10% Shift allowance £1.96 holiday pay= £16.50-£17 per hour

Shift: Monday-Thursday 06:00-14:00, Friday 06:00-11:00

Shift Allowance: 10%

Contract: 6 months, with potential for extension

The Company

A leading engineering and technology business based in Severn Beach, Bristol, is looking for a Contract Materials Handler to join their team on an initial 6-month contract.

The business works within advanced engineering and manufacturing, supplying technology and solutions used across areas including semiconductors, medical technology, electric vehicles and quantum computing.

The Role

As a Materials Handler, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely movement of materials throughout the site, from goods-in through to production and goods-out.

You will work closely with production and other departments to ensure materials are correctly received, stored, picked and delivered where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials, check against delivery notes and accurately book items into the system.
• Correctly label, protect and store materials in designated locations.
• Pick and prepare materials and kits for production.
• Ensure materials are accurately labelled with the relevant part, work order or destination.
• Liaise with production teams to ensure materials are delivered on time.
• Prepare and issue palletised and high-level assembly goods to production.
• Maintain accurate stock records and complete system transactions.
• Carry out cycle counts and investigate any stock discrepancies.
• Accurately process returned-to-stock items and ensure they are correctly located.
• Maintain records of vendor consignment stock for audit purposes.
• Support other departments with the movement of materials.
• Provide support to the Packing team during busy periods and staff absence.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in a materials handling, warehouse, stores, goods-in, goods-out, logistics or manufacturing environment.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Accurate and organised with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with stock and computerised systems.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• Able to follow processes and procedures accurately.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Confident communicating with production and other internal teams.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety.

Package & Benefits

£13.50 per hour + £1.96 holiday pay = £15.44 per hour

Overall hourly take home with 10% shift allowance is= £16.50- £17 per hour

10% shift allowance

6-month contract with potential for extension

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Monday-Thursday 06:00-14:00

Friday 06:00-11:00

Morning shifts only