Materials Operative

Orion Electrotech; Windsor; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist equipment manufacturing company in Windsor is seeking a reliable Materials Operative. The role involves managing materials, operating a forklift, and maintaining inventory in a supportive team environment. The position offers a temp-to-perm opportunity with overtime potential. Ideal candidates will have a forklift licence and warehouse experience.

Benefits

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Overtime available

Supportive team

Clean working environment

Qualifications

• Essential forklift licence.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or stores environment.
• Comfortable using computers and inventory systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Unpack, sort, and deliver materials across the site.
• Pick, pack, and kit parts for production.
• Use internal systems to log and track stock.
• Maintain accurate inventory and perform cycle counts.
• Operate a forklift truck daily.
• Ensure parts are prepared and dispatched on time.

Skills

Forklift licence

Attention to detail

Experience in warehouse environment

Proactive attitude

Computer skills

Job description

Materials Operative
Location: Windsor
Employment Type: Temp to Perm
Hourly Rate: £13–£14 per hour
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–4:45pm, Friday: 8:00am–1:00pm

About the Role of a Materials Operative

We’re looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Materials Operative to join a friendly and supportive team in Windsor. This is a great opportunity to work with a company that manufactures specialist equipment for the optometry industry. You’ll play a key role in managing materials and stock, ensuring everything is in the right place and ready for production.

Key Responsibilities as a Materials Operative

• Unpack, sort, and deliver materials across the site
• Pick, pack, and kit parts for production
• Use internal systems to log and track stock
• Maintain accurate inventory and perform cycle counts
• Operate a forklift truck daily
• Ensure parts are prepared and dispatched on time

What We’re Looking For

• Forklift licence – essential
• Previous experience in a warehouse or stores environment
• Comfortable using computers and inventory systems
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude

What’s on Offer

• Temp-to-perm opportunity (3-month initial contract)
• Overtime available, including weekends
• Supportive team and clean working environment

If you would like to know more about this role, please get in touch with Alessandra at Orion Electrotech

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