Materials Handler

E3 Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable fabrication company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Materials Handler to join their team. The role offers a starting hourly rate of £14.50, flexible working hours, and a 4-day working week. The ideal candidate will have experience in materials handling, including forklift and overhead crane operation, and will thrive in a supportive and safety-conscious environment. Attractive benefits include generous overtime and 33 days annual leave.

Benefits

Generous overtime at premium rates

Flexible start and finish times

33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience in materials handling or fabrication preferred.
• FLT (forklift) license and/or overhead crane experience advantageous.
• Ability to handle heavy materials safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Moving steel and finished products safely around the workshop.
• Operating forklifts (FLT) and overhead cranes.
• Performing saw work and other fabrication support tasks.
• Assisting the fabrication team to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Maintaining a safe and organised working environment.
• Conducting regular equipment checks and reporting issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Materials handling

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Materials Handler required to join a busy fabrication business on a permanent basis. Starting hourly rate 14.50 per hour, flexible working hours, and a 4-DAY WORKING WEEK. Our client is a well-established fabrication company with a strong order book and a supportive working environment.

The Materials Handler will be working from a modern fabrication facility in Bradford. The right candidate will have experience in materials handling within a fabrication or industrial environment, including forklift, overhead crane, and saw work.

What is on offer to the Materials Handler:

• Hourly rate of 14.50 per hour
• 4-Day working week (Monday - Thursday)
• Generous overtime at premium rates
• Flexible start and finish times
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and safety-conscious environment
• 33 days annual leave

Main responsibilities of the Materials Handler:

• Moving steel and finished products safely around the workshop
• Operating forklifts (FLT) and overhead cranes
• Performing saw work and other fabrication support tasks
• Assisting the fabrication team to maintain workflow efficiency
• Maintaining a safe and organised working environment
• Conducting regular equipment checks and reporting issues

Experience required of the Materials Handler:

• Previous experience in materials handling or fabrication preferred
• FLT (forklift) license and/or overhead crane experience advantageous
• Ability to handle heavy materials safely and efficiently
• Strong focus on health and safety
• Reliable, proactive, and works well within a team

If you are an experienced Materials Handler and interested in this position, click Apply Now or contact Conor Wood at E3 Recruitment.