Materials Handler

Eurocell PLC; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the East Midlands seeks a Materials Handler for their site in Sutton-in-Ashfield. The role involves setting up machines, cleaning, and preparing production materials, with essential skills in communication and physical stamina. The position offers a competitive salary of £28,353 plus allowances, healthcare benefits, generous holiday, and opportunities for career advancement. Ideal for candidates with factory experience looking to grow within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Healthcare Cash Plan

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Employee discount on Eurocell products

Company Pension Plan

Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary

Colleague Referral Programme

Responsibilities

• Setting up machine cells ready for production to start.
• Cleaning down machines & Auxiliaries thoroughly on changeovers.
• Preparation of materials for production requirements.
• Locating materials in stores in correct location when not in use.
• Monitoring batch numbers closely on raw materials and paperwork.
• General housekeeping to keep working areas clean and tidy.
• Completing full line clearances at the end of a production run.
• Checking all paperwork provided for any anomalies.

Skills

Previous experience working with a similar role

Good communication skills

Comfortable working in a medium to heavy lifting environment

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Practical thinking

Ability to keep pace, in a high-volume production environment

Experience of working in a factory environment

Experience of working long shifts, on your feet

Job description

ROLE

Materials Handler

HOURS

Three shift rotation – Days 06:00 to 14:00 / Afters 14:00 to 22:00 / Nights 22:00 to 06:00

SALARY

Basic GBP28,353.06 plus Night shift Allowance GBP1,359.96 / Afters Shift Allowance GBP339.96

BENEFITS

Healthcare Cash Plan, 3x Salary Life Assurance, High Street Discounts, Staff Discount

BASE

Site Based – S&S Plastics, Sutton-in-Ashfield

Eurocell is a stock market listed Plc and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We know that our people are our greatest asset, we are successful dynamic, ambitious and looking for great team players to grow with us.

WHAT OUR MATERIAL HANDLERS DO

• Setting up of machine cells ready for production to start
• Cleaning down of machines & Auxiliaries thoroughly on changeovers
• Preparation of materials for production requirements
• Materials to be located in stores in correct location when not in use
• Batch numbers to me monitored closely on raw materials and paperwork to be filled in correctly
• General Housekeeping, keeping working areas clean and tidy throughout the shift
• Full line clearances to be completed at the end of a production run
• Check all paperwork provided for any anomalies and report to Manager
• Adhere to Health and Safety regulations at all times

WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR MATERIAL HANDLERS

• Previous experience working with a similar role
• Good communication skills
• Comfortable working in a medium to heavy lifting environment (full training given, including Manual Handling Training)
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Practical thinking
• Ability to keep pace, in a high-volume production environment
• Experience of working in a factory environment
• Experience of working long shifts, on your feet

WHAT WE OFFER OUR MATERIAL HANDLERS

• You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays – normally 33 days in total each year
• Free Healthcare plan for all employees
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit
• Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary
• Christmas shutdown
• Option to join the Eurocell Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success
• Company Pension Plan
• Employee discount on Eurocell products
• Discounts across many well‑known online and high street retailers
• A blend of training, including e‑learning and on the job training to help your career development
• Care First Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for confidential support and advice, if and when you need it
• Colleague Referral Programme; we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team
• Excellent opportunities to grow with us, and progress your career