Material Handler & Stock Controller — Forklift Operator

KCJ Care & Wellbeing Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Abingdon is seeking a Materials Handler on a permanent basis. Responsibilities include operating Counterbalance and Reach trucks, ensuring safe unloading of materials, supporting manufacturing operations, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate will have forklift experience and must be UK authorized to work. The role offers a yearly salary of £30,505 and includes benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jabs

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Basic user of Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience in operating materials handling equipment preferred.
• Counterbalance Forklift Truck experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Use Counterbalance and Reach trucks safely.
• Unload and check delivered parts.
• Assist with manufacturing support.

Skills

Basic user of Microsoft Excel

Good understanding of document control

Counterbalance Forklift Truck experience

Operation of materials handling equipment

Experience supporting the manufacturing environment

Understanding of key customer requirements

Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

UK Driving Licence

Job description

A manufacturing firm in Abingdon is seeking a Materials Handler on a permanent basis. Responsibilities include operating Counterbalance and Reach trucks, ensuring safe unloading of materials, supporting manufacturing operations, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate will have forklift experience and must be UK authorized to work. The role offers a yearly salary of £30,505 and includes benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and private medical insurance.