Materials Handler

Edge Recruits; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,653 - 34,905; Full time

Job summary

Edge Recruits in Plymouth is seeking a reliable Materials Handler to manage the safe handling, storage and movement of materials. You will ensure accuracy and follow internal processes across the site.

The role offers potential for quick salary progression and requires a Counterbalance FLT licence, team collaboration, and basic numeracy and verbal skills. A strong focus on safety, SAP transactions, and warehouse controls is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of warehousing or materials handling experience.
• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Proactive and willing to learn.
• Basic verbal and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles in accordance with company procedures.
• Pick kits or parts based on work orders or pick lists.
• Issue parts to the machine shop and production teams in line with the plan.
• Put away products in the correct stores or warehouse locations.
• Pack parts according to specific packing instructions, including those for subcontractors.
• Prepare seal kits and spare parts for shipment in line with agreed processes.
• Label products appropriately.
• Unpack and decant products.
• Support replenishment of lineside and Kanban stock.
• Allocate products for sales orders.
• Collect defective products from the factory and process returns (RTS).
• Complete SAP transactions for booking in, picking, packing, and stock movements.
• Use Warehouse Management System (WMS) for routine tasks.
• Maintain housekeeping through daily 5S activities.
• Operate forklift trucks as required.
• Follow all company health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Verbal skills

Proactive learning

Tools

Counterbalance FLT Licence

Pivot Steer FLT Licence

Reach Truck Licence

PPT Licence

SAP experience

Job description

Job Title: Materials Handler
Location: Plymouth
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,653 per year - £34,905 per year
Shift: Be prepared to work days, backs and nights

Job Summary

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Materials Handler to join our warehouse team.You will be responsible for the safe and efficient handling, storage, and movement of materials and products across the site, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal processes.

There is potential for quick progression in this role, which will lead to an increase in salary

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles in accordance with company procedures
• Pick kits or parts based on work orders or pick lists
• Issue parts to the machine shop and production teams in line with the plan
• Put away products in the correct stores or warehouse locations
• Pack parts according to specific packing instructions, including those for subcontractors
• Prepare seal kits and spare parts for shipment in line with agreed processes
• Label products appropriately
• Unpack and decant products
• Support replenishment of lineside and Kanban stock
• Allocate products for sales orders
• Collect defective products from the factory and process returns (RTS)
• Complete SAP transactions for booking in, picking, packing, and stock movements
• Use Warehouse Management System (WMS) for routine tasks
• Maintain housekeeping through daily 5S activities
• Operate forklift trucks as required
• Follow all company health and safety policies and procedures

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years consistent work experience in warehousing, materials handling or similar industry
• Valid Counterbalance FLT Licence
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Basic verbal and numerical skills
• Proactive and willing to learn

Desirable Qualifications

• Pivot Steer FLT Licence
• Reach Truck Licence
• PPT (Powered Pallet Truck) Licence
• Basic SAP user experience