Materials Handler

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Whitby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable employment agency is seeking a skilled Materials Handler for a permanent position in Leeds. This role involves safely handling heavy steel materials, ensuring proper storage and movement according to production schedules. Candidates should have experience with heavy materials and a strong awareness of health and safety. Full-time hours with fixed shifts are offered, alongside opportunities for skill development.

Benefits

Opportunity to develop skills

Fixed shifts

Qualifications

• Experience using an overhead crane preferred.
• Confidence in handling heavy materials.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely offloading, sorting, and storing materials.
• Using correct lifting techniques for heavy steel.
• Transporting materials across site while following safety rules.

Skills

Experience working with heavy steel

Strong health & safety awareness

Physically fit

Job description

Overview

Materials Handler – Leeds

Permanent Position | Fixed Shift Patterns (2pm–10pm / 10pm–6am)

We’re looking for a skilled Materials Handler to join a busy site in Leeds. This is a hands-on role working with heavy steel, ensuring materials are safely moved, stored, and ready for production. As a Materials Handler, you’ll play a key part in keeping production running smoothly and safely.

The Role

• Safely offloading, sorting, and storing materials in line with production schedules.
• Using correct lifting and slinging techniques to handle heavy steel.
• Transporting materials across site while following strict health & safety rules.
• Making sure steel sections are available in the correct order for production.
• Outdoor, physical work – you’ll be working in all weather conditions as a Materials Handler.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with heavy steel or experience using an overhead crane.
• Strong health & safety awareness in a manufacturing setting.
• Physically fit and confident working outdoors.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full-time role.
• Fixed shifts (choose from 2–10, or 10–6 – no rotations).
• Opportunity to develop skills with further training as a Materials Handler.