Material Handler (Job ID: 1911)

ASCO Group Limited; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and materials management company based in Peterhead is seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual to manage inventory and coordinate shipping operations. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications in dangerous goods handling and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This full-time role requires efficiency in a fast-paced environment and adherence to high safety standards. Closing date for applications is 28/11/2025.

Qualifications

• Strong planning, organizing and numeric skills.
• Ability to work under pressure without compromising standards.
• Motivated to achieve high performance and customer support.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory, including processing work orders and stock movements.
• Coordinate shipping work orders with the sailing schedule.
• Arrange transportation and inspection of inventory as required.
• Ensure stock accuracy with ERP systems.
• Conduct stock counting and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping across the site.
• Provide leadership and establish clear expectations.
• Act as a deputy for the Team Leader in their absence.

Skills

Positive work relationships

Effective Time Management

Computer literate across the MS Suite and SAP

Planning and organizing skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of Health and Safety legislation

Education

Dangerous Goods by Sea (IMDG)

Dangerous Goods by Air (IATA)

Job description

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday 0800 - 1700 - 40 hours per week

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the purpose of this role is to serve as the primary point of contact for both onshore and offshore clients, ensuring all inquiries are addressed promptly and accurately. You will be required to build and maintain strong working relationships with client representatives to support the efficient handling of all materials movement and storage activities, in line with established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inventory management focusing on processing work orders, stock movements, returns, items for repair and scrap disposals.
• Coordinate work orders for shipping with the sailing schedule, ensuring timely processing.
• Arrange transportation, inspection, repair or relocation of inventory where required.
• Deliver stock accuracy through recording all material movements on Company/Client ERP systems.
• Stock counting of inventory held, investigating discrepancies highlighted by the process.
• Provide operational analytical information as required.
• Ensure excellent housekeeping is maintained across the site at all times, with clear segregation between people and plant.
• Provide leadership by establishing clear expectations and demonstrating high standards of work practices and safety conscious behaviour.
• Responsible for the safe, efficient and cost‑effective execution of all ASCO operations undertaken by personnel within the site.
• Ensure all work is carried out in an efficient and effective manner.
• Assist Team Leader with SID/AIR investigations.
• Maintain and prepare for shipment functions in line with agreed procedures.
• Accurately use the clients and ASCO systems.
• To be a subject matter expert (SME) in key processes and to understand all activity across the operational requirement.
• Act as an appointed deputy for the Team Leader in their absence.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Maintains positive work relationships.
• Effective Time Management.
• Computer literate across the MS Suite and SAP warehouse transactions.
• Solutions based with strong planning, organising and numeric skills, and an excellent attention to detail.
• Accustomed to working effectively in a fast‑paced environment, flexible and can adapt to changing workloads and priorities and emergency situations, where high standards are not compromised under pressure.
• Motivated to achieve the highest standards of performance and customer support, maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and in writing.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Dangerous Goods by Sea (IMDG).
• Dangerous goods by Air (IATA).

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

ASCO is committed to supporting and promoting Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). This commitment is embraced by our Group Board and our Management Board and informs all of our activities and their impact on our customers, employees and our stakeholders.

Adjustments and Alternative Application Methods

If you require any adjustments or would prefer an alternative method to apply as part of an inclusive recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or by telephone on 01224 470 861 and we'll be happy to help.

Closing Date

28/11/2025