Materials Handler

Mane Contract Services; Caddington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Materials Handler to ensure smooth shopfloor operations. The role involves replenishing stock, moving materials, and maintaining a clean workspace. Ideal candidates will have a strong health & safety mindset, excellent communication skills, and experience in manufacturing or aerospace. This position offers day shifts and potential for late-shift rotation.

Qualifications

• Strong health & safety mindset.
• Great time management and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and a quality-driven approach.
• Physically fit with a solid work ethic.
• Experience in manufacturing or aerospace is advantageous.
• Confident using Windows systems.

Responsibilities

• Replenish stock on a fixed route to prevent delays.
• Move materials and finished goods across production areas.
• Remove waste and keep workspaces clean and organized.
• Update visual management boards and support changeovers.
• Monitor workstation inventory and process ERP transactions.
• Help solve day-to-day issues to keep production flowing.

Skills

Strong health & safety mindset

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Quality-driven approach

Physically fit

Manufacturing experience

Windows systems proficiency

Education

GCSEs (A*-C or equivalent) including Maths & English

Tools

Epicor experience

Job description

We're looking for a proactive Materials Handler to keep shopfloor operations running smoothly by ensuring materials, parts, and supplies are always where they need to be.

What you'll do:

• Replenish stock on a fixed route to prevent delays and downtime
• Move materials and finished goods across production areas
• Remove waste and keep workspaces 5S clean and organised
• Update visual management boards and support changeovers
• Monitor workstation inventory & process ERP transactions
• Help solve day‑to‑day issues to keep production flowing

What you'll bring:

• Strong health & safety mindset
• Great time management & communication skills
• High attention to detail and a quality‑driven approach
• Physically fit with a solid work ethic
• Manufacturing or aerospace experience (advantageous)
• Confident using Windows systems; Epicor experience a plus
• GCSEs (A*-C or equivalent) including Maths & English

Shift Pattern:
Day shifts Mon‑Thurs (6/7am – 3:45/4:45pm) with potential late‑shift rotation