Materials & Dispatch Specialist

Group Rhodes; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Group Rhodes is seeking a hands-on Production/Materials Assistant to support goods receiving, stock control, material preparation and production flows. You will move materials, perform inspections, deburr and finish parts, and assist with painting and dispatch preparation in a safe, organised environment.

Role requires practical engineering or manufacturing experience, relevant qualifications, and certification for lifting equipment.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on experience in engineering/manufacturing or vocational roles.
• Engineering/manufacturing/vocational qualification required.
• Forklift, overhead crane or other lifting equipment certification required.

Responsibilities

• Goods Receiving: receive, check and record incoming materials and deliveries.
• Raw Material & Stock Control: maintain safe, organised raw material storage with accurate stock records.
• Material Preparation: prepare, verify and allocate raw materials for production to minimise waste.
• Production Support: move and supply materials to departments, flag shortages or delays.
• Inspection: perform basic quality checks and report defects.
• Deburring & Finishing: deburr, clean and prepare for next stage to high standard.
• Painting: prepare and apply paint with safe practices in a clean area.
• Dispatch Preparation: ready finished goods for dispatch, protect and pack to prevent damage.
• Health, Safety & Housekeeping: follow PPE, manual handling, COSHH procedures.

Skills

Hands-on

Organised

Attention to detail

Read drawings

Measuring tools

Education

Relevant engineering or manufacturing qualification

Vocational qualification

Tools

Measuring equipment

Industrial saws

Stock control systems

Job description

Group Rhodes is seeking a hands-on Production/Materials Assistant to support goods receiving, stock control, material preparation and production flows. You will move materials, perform inspections, deburr and finish parts, and assist with painting and dispatch preparation in a safe, organised environment.

Role requires practical engineering or manufacturing experience, relevant qualifications, and certification for lifting equipment.