Materials Handler

Alstom; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in rail transport is looking for a Materials Handler in Reading to manage logistics and warehousing functions. The successful candidate will receive deliverables, manage stock, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates have experience in stores environments, knowledge of SAP, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working arrangements, development opportunities, and a competitive reward package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits

Career development opportunities

Pension and medical benefits

Maternity and adoption pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehousing and logistics environment.
• Ability to liaise with other departments and suppliers.
• Forklift licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Receiving deliveries and offloading materials.
• Checking quality and quantity of delivered goods.
• Processing delivery issues using the Non-Conformance Report process.
• Accurately managing and storing materials in the system.
• Picking, packing, and issuing materials to production.

Skills

Experience within a stores environment

Knowledge of SAP and Maximo systems

Use of IT tools such as Excel, Word, and MS Office

Valid manual handling certification

Forklift licence

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Warehousing/Logistics

Strong verbal communication skills

Proactive and self-motivated attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Warehousing/Logistics

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Excel

Word

MS Office

Job description

Could you be our Materials Handler in Reading, delivering high-performance material control and support in a fast-paced environment at Alstom? Your future role involves taking on a new challenge in Reading and applying your logistics and warehousing expertise in a cutting-edge rail industry setting. You'll report to the Materials Controller and work alongside a dedicated and skilled team in Alstom UK&I.

Day-to-day, working in a warehousing and logistics environment, you'll take ownership of key stores and logistics functions including goods receipt, material handling, and accurate stock management using the company's systems. You'll ensure material is delivered to internal and external customers on time, safely, and with full compliance to Health & Safety and quality standards.

You'll also play a key role in identifying improvement opportunities that enhance service levels, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement across the department. Your responsibilities will include:

• Receiving deliveries and offloading materials using proper manual handling techniques
• Checking quality and quantity of delivered goods against documentation
• Processing delivery issues using the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process
• Accurately receiving materials into the management system and storing them correctly
• Auditing and managing serialised materials and system stock levels
• Picking, packing, and issuing materials to production and customers
• Ensuring safe and efficient material movement across storage locations and sites
• Conducting racking and equipment safety checks and audits
• Completing documentation accurately and maintaining housekeeping standards (5S)
• Proactively identifying and supporting improvement initiatives to enhance logistics performance
• Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety procedures and reporting any hazards
• Liaising with internal departments to meet material requirements and resolve issues promptly

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Experience within a stores environment
• Knowledge of SAP and Maximo systems
• Ability to liaise with other departments and suppliers
• Ability to use IT tools such as Excel, Word, and MS Office systems
• Valid manual handling certification (or willingness to complete training)
• Forklift licence (desirable but not essential)
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Warehousing/Logistics (desirable)
• A reliable team player with strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Proactive and self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and priorities

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry.

Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also enjoy:

• Stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaboration with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribution to innovative projects
• Utilisation of our agile working environment
• Steering your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefiting from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefiting from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life insurance, medical)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holidays
• Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle