Materials Handler

Mane Energy; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Luton is seeking a proactive Materials Handler to ensure smooth shopfloor operations by managing materials and stock. Key responsibilities include stock replenishment, material movement, and maintaining a clean workspace. Ideal candidates will have a strong health & safety mindset, excellent time management, and GCSEs including Maths and English. Experience in manufacturing or aerospace is advantageous. This role offers day shifts with potential for late-shift rotation.

Qualifications

• 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 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Replenish stock to prevent delays.
• Move materials across production areas.
• Remove waste and keep workspaces clean.
• Update visual management boards.
• Monitor workstation inventory & process ERP transactions.
• Help solve issues to keep production flowing.

Skills

Health & safety mindset

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Education

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

Tools

Windows systems

Epicor

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.