Materials Technician

Yolk Recruitment; Briton Ferry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Production Materials Operative to manage raw materials for production efficiently. Key responsibilities include weighing, preparing raw materials, monitoring stock levels, and operating a fork lift truck safely. The ideal candidate will have experience in materials handling and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within a busy manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in materials handling or similar production role.
• Licensed Fork Lift Truck driver (Counterbalance).
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh and prepare raw material charges for production.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish departments as needed.
• Operate a fork lift truck safely to support area operations.
• Prepare materials including cutting ingots and swarf processing.
• Pack by-products efficiently and manage waste disposal.
• Assist with stocktake and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Materials handling experience

Fork Lift Truck operation

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Fork Lift Truck

Job description

Production Materials Operative

£14.10ph (Days role)

Looking for a hands‑on role in production and materials management? Yolk Recruitment are currently hiring for a Production Materials Operative to be the main point of contact for the production materials area during core production hours, preparing and managing raw materials for production. You'll play a key role in managing stock levels, accurately weighing and preparing raw materials, supporting swarf processing, and ensuring the safe storage of materials. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with fork lift experience and a keen eye for detail to join a busy manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately weigh and prepare raw material charges for production
• Monitor stock levels, conduct weekly checks, and replenish departments as needed
• Operate a fork lift truck safely to support area operations
• Prepare materials, including cutting ingots and rods, shot blasting, and swarf processing
• Pack by-products efficiently for sale and manage waste disposal
• Assist with stocktake and ensure accurate documentation of material movements
• Follow all health, safety, and production procedures
• Create and close work orders in SAP when required
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe materials storage area

This is what you'll need

• Previous experience in materials handling or similar production role.
• Licensed Fork Lift Truck driver (Counterbalance) would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills.

And this is what you'll get

• Competitive salary.
• Career progression opportunities