Material Handler I

Randstad Construction & Property; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is hiring a Material Handler I for our chemical warehouse in Loughborough. The role focuses on accurate order picking and efficient packing while adhering to SQD standards. Working pattern is full-time, 38 hours per week, with 08:30–16:30 Monday-Thursday and 08:30–17:00 Friday.

Ideal candidates have warehouse experience, good English, and a strong safety focus. Counterbalance forklift licence is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse picking/packing/dispatch.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Strong focus on Health & Safety and quality.
• Self-motivated with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Pick and assemble customer orders using picking lists.
• Prepare, label and pallet chemical cartons for dispatch.
• Receive, unload and check goods against ASNs and POs.
• Record stock using Warehouse Management System and locate items.
• Load/unload transport safely according to manifests.
• Support 5S and Kaizen continuous improvement.

Skills

Warehouse operations

English proficiency

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler I - Chemical Warehouse Picking

Location: Loughborough (Bishop Meadow Road)

Pay Rate: £13.20 per hour (£26,083.20 per annum equivalent)

Working Pattern: Full-Time | 38 hours per week

Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 16:30

Friday: 08:30 - 17:00

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Temporary - New Position)

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Material Handler to join our warehouse team in Loughborough. This role focuses primarily on picking orders accurately and efficiently within our chemical warehouse, adhering to strict Safety, Quality, and Delivery (SQD) standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick and assemble customer orders using radio data terminals and picking lists.
• Prepare, package, and label chemical cartons and pallets for safe dispatch.
• Receive, unload, and check incoming goods against Advanced Shipping Notices (ASNs) and purchase orders.
• Book stock into the Warehouse Management System and locate items in designated storage zones.
• Load and unload transport vehicles safely according to manifest sequences.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen).

Requirements

• Previous experience in warehouse operations (picking, packing, or dispatch).
• Strong understanding of written and verbal English procedures.
• Excellent focus on Health & Safety guidelines and high quality standards.
• Self-motivated with strong teamwork and communication skills.
• A Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence is preferred, but not essential.

Hiring Process

Interview: 1-stage on-site interview with the Hiring Manager. Start Date: ASAP.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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