Material Handler II

Construction, Property and Engineering; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,324 - 29,729; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Material Handler II for a six-month contract in Glasgow (onsite). The role pays £13.86 per hour, with a salary equivalent of £27,027 per year, and offers a 37.5 hour week from Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00.

Overtime is available but no shift allowance. You will pick and pack customer orders, operate Counterbalance and Reach trucks, and ensure accuracy and timely shipping while following SOPs, GMPs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehousing, or related field.
• Secondary school education required.
• Valid licenses for Counterbalance and Reach trucks.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse duties in SOPs and GMPs.
• Safely operate Counterbalance and Reach trucks.
• Use in-house software for daily picking, packing, shipping of orders.
• Maintain accurate regulatory records and perform in-process checks.
• Engage with continuous improvement initiatives (PPI, 5S).
• Ensure housekeeping standards and maintain equipment.
• Collaborate and communicate with team and supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Quality compliance

Education

Secondary education

Tools

Counterbalance truck

Reach truck

Forklift

Job description

• Material Handler II Location: Glasgow (Onsite)

• Duration: 6-month contract (ASAP start date) Pay Rate: £13.86 per hour (AWD/AWR Salary Equivalent: £27,027) Schedule: Full-time, 37.50 hours per week Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 - 16:00 (Overtime available; no shift allowance)

Position Objective We are seeking a dedicated Material Handler to work in a team-based environment performing material handling duties within a busy warehouse. You will be responsible for picking and packing customer orders to meet tight deadlines, ensuring all orders are shipped accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse duties in strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Safely operate essential warehouse equipment, specifically Counterbalance and Reach trucks.

• Use in-house software packages and PC skills for the daily picking, packing, and shipping of orders.

• Maintain accurate regulatory records and perform necessary in-process checks to ensure quality and compliance.

• Fully engage with continuous improvement methodologies, including PPI and 5S programs.

• Ensure housekeeping standards are consistently met and maintain mechanical equipment efficiently.

• Work collaboratively, communicating effectively with team members, other departments, and your direct supervisor.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of work experience in distribution, warehousing, supply chain, or a related field.

• Education: Secondary school education required.

• Licenses: Valid licenses required for Counterbalance and Reach trucks.

• Skills: Must be computer literate, possess good written and spoken English, and demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Preferred: Experience operating powered industrial trucks such as order pickers and forklifts is highly preferred.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Must be comfortable working in a cold room (+4°C) and freezer (-20°C) for extended periods.

• Role requires work of a highly repetitive nature, including walking, standing, reaching, and lifting objects up to 25KG.

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.

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