Material Handler

Randstad Inhouse Services; Wanborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Full training provided

Returning candidates program

Randstad benefits app access

Local bus stops/train stations nearby

Free parking on site

Job summary

Randstad Inhouse Services is recruiting a Material Handler for a temporary ongoing assignment in Swindon. The role focuses on forklift operations, inventory movement, and accurate MES-driven processes to support production lines.

You will ensure safe handling, proper documentation, and timely replenishment within the warehouse. The position requires a valid forklift license (counterbalance preferred), solid warehousing knowledge, and PC skills (Microsoft Office).

Qualifications

• Forklift license preferred (counterbalance).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in warehouse activities.
• PC knowledge including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift/ pedestrian trucks to load/unload and move goods within the warehouse.
• Perform regular cycle counts using the MES system.
• Conduct racking inspections and report damage promptly.
• Move products to correct storage locations and ensure proper documentation in the system.
• Receive goods delivery and ensure complete and accurate booking; report quality issues.
• Inspect and prepare packaging for production use; ensure suitability.
• Prepare finished goods for shipment following documentation.
• Drive trucks safely at all times and comply with Work Instructions.
• Ensure MES transactions are completed in real time per instructions.

Skills

Forklift license

Warehouse operations

Cycle counts

MES system

Safety awareness

Tools

MES system

Pallet Wrapper

Forklift truck

Job description

Material Handler (Forklift License Required)

Join our essential logistics team as a Material Handler! We're looking for a reliable and detail-oriented individual ready to be the backbone of our operations by efficiently moving, organizing, and tracking inventory. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in keeping things running smoothly, this is the role for you.

Our client is among the world's leading suppliers of medical devices and a leading innovator in injection- and infusion-based drug delivery since 1906. They offer a warm and friendly working environment and embraces it's employees and their diversities.

Job title: Warehouse Operative/Material Handler

Job type: Temporary - Ongoing

Location: Swindon (SN3 5JH)

Shifts: 8 AM - 8 PM (3 on 3 off)

Pay rate: £14.04 p/h, shift premium: £17.40 p/h

Benefits

• Holiday pay
• Full training is provided
• Many of our candidates return year after year
• Access to the Randstad benefits app
• Local bus stops and train stations
• Free parking on site and street parking is available in the surrounding area

Job overview

Under the direction of the Materials Value Stream Leader and Materials Lead Operators, working as a member of the warehouse team; responsible for conducting all activities within Warehouse and Material Handling to ensure that all materials are prepared via the MES Replenishment system and delivered in a timely manner to the Production lines.

Responsibilities

• Using the Forklift / Pedestrian trucks for loading/unloading of transport vehicles and movement of products within the warehouse
• Conducting regular Cycle Counts via the MES system
• Completion of Racking Inspections and reporting any damage as a matter of priority
• Movement of products within the warehouse to ensure correct and appropriate location storage
• Receive goods delivery and ensure they are fully documented, booked in the system and report any quality issues immediately
• Conduct inspection & cleaning of outer packaging of product if it is not suitable for production to use before it is moved into an area for production use.
• Prepare Finished Goods for shipment as per documentation
• Drive trucks in a safe manner at all times with no exception
• Ensure all MES transactions are completed correctly and in real time as per relevant Work Instructions

Materials Handling

• Loading and Unloading of the Shuttle that transfers materialsto and from the offsite warehouse
• Wrapping of all Finished Goods and Raw Materials using the Pallet Wrapper, ready to be sent to the offsite Warehouse
• Conduct regular Cycle Counts via the MES System
• Management of recycling to include bailing, compacting and tipping of scrap
• Management of the Waste Management area to be kept tidy at all timesSupply of Materials to VS1, VS2 & Motan via the replenishment system in a timely manner
• To feedback any issues with reference to Replenishment to the Materials Value Stream Leader or the Warehouse Lead Operator
• Signing of small parcel deliveries within the Dorcan warehouse
• Ensure all MES transactions are completed correctly and in real time as per relevant Work Instructions

Requirements

• forklift license prefer (counterbalance)
• Good knowledge of all related warehouse activities - Minimum 2 years' experience required
• PC knowledge - to include Microsoft Office