Material Handler

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm near Uxbridge is seeking a Material Handler to manage tooling, materials, and consumables. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in manufacturing environments and be confident in inventory systems. Responsibilities include supporting production teams, maintaining inventory, and participating in improvements. Benefits include a starting salary of £32,500, 25 days holiday, and secure employment.

Benefits

Starting salary of £32,500 per annum

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Secure long-term employment with a global engineering leader

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or engineering stores environment.
• Confident handling tooling, materials and using inventory systems.
• A methodical, team-oriented individual with good attention to detail.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Excel & Word).

Responsibilities

• Supporting production teams with the supply of tooling and consumables.
• Replenishing Kanban stations across all manufacturing areas.
• Handling tooling and material requests from internal teams.
• Receiving and storing goods, ensuring items are logged.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records via the ATMS.
• Assisting with tooling checks, including gauge calibration.
• Participating in lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Inventory system management

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Material Handler

Salary: £32,500 per annum inc shift

Location: Near Uxbridge

Hours: Monday to Friday, 1 week 6am to 2pm, 1 week 1:45pm to 10pm

Interview Process: One-stage, on-site

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Overview

Looking to join a secure and well-established manufacturing business that plays a critical role in aerospace safety? Syntech Recruitment are proud to partner with a globally recognised manufacturer known for engineering excellence and robust internal processes. We're seeking a Material Handler to join the team and support production by managing tooling, materials, and consumables within a busy manufacturing environment.

What's in it for you?

• Starting salary of £32,500 per annum
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Secure long-term employment with a global engineering leader
• Free parking on site

Material Handler duties

• Supporting production teams with the supply of tooling, fixturing, gauges, and consumables
• Replenishing Kanban stations across all manufacturing areas
• Handling tooling and material requests from internal teams and sub-contractors
• Receiving and storing goods, ensuring items are logged and protected for transit
• Maintaining accurate inventory records via the ATMS (Automated Tooling Management System)
• Assisting with weekly and monthly tooling checks, including gauge calibration and carbide regrind
• Participating in lean initiatives, 5S audits, and continuous improvement projects

Material Handler Profile

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or engineering stores environment
• Confident handling tooling, materials and using inventory systems
• A methodical, team-oriented individual with good attention to detail
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Excel & Word)

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