Material Handler

Kingston Barnes Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Morning shifts only

Shift allowance 10%

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd is seeking a Materials Handler for a 6-month contract in Severn Beach, near Bristol. The role covers goods-in to production and goods-out, requiring accurate stock control and timely material movement.

The position offers shifts Monday–Thursday 06:00–14:00 and Friday 06:00–11:00, with a 10% shift allowance and holiday pay. Potential extension may be possible based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a materials handling, warehouse, goods-in/goods-out or logistics environment.
• Accurate and organised with strong attention to detail.
• Able to follow processes and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and book incoming materials against delivery notes.
• Label, store, pick and deliver materials to production.
• Maintain stock records and perform cycle counts.
• Liaise with production to ensure on-time materials supply.
• Support packing and other departments during busy periods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Punctuality

Tools

Stock system

Inventory software

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