Sheet Metal Materials Handler | 5S, Day Shift

ADS Laser Cutting Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Private Healthcare

Pension scheme

Onsite gym

Onsite parking

Staff canteen

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ADS Laser Cutting Ltd is a full-service metalwork specialist based in the United Kingdom, offering laser cutting, folding, fabrication, finishing and assembly. We provide bespoke to volume sheet metal solutions for customers across engineering, transport, infrastructure, and manufacturing industries.

This Materials Handler role supports the production team by ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate handling of materials, maintaining stock records, and coordinating with Production, Planning,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, stores, materials handling, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling sheet metal or other large industrial materials.
• Good understanding of stock control and inventory management processes.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment (training or licences advantageous).
• Good IT skills with experience using inventory management or ERP systems.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, and issue materials following company procedures.
• Safely handle and transport materials, including large metal sheets, using the correct equipment.
• Ensure materials are supplied to production on time to avoid delays.
• Maintain accurate stock records and update the inventory/ERP system.
• Carry out regular stock checks and investigate discrepancies or damaged materials.
• Identify and store reusable off-cuts and manage scrap materials in line with procedures.
• Keep warehouse and production areas clean, organised and safe using 5S principles.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Work closely with Production, Planning, Purchasing and Quality teams to support daily operations.
• Support continuous improvement activities to reduce waste, improve stock accuracy and increase efficiency.
• Follow all Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental policies.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Sheet metal handling

Stock control

Material handling equipment

ERP/inventory systems

Attention to detail

Team work

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ADS Laser Cutting Ltd is a full-service metalwork specialist based in the United Kingdom, offering laser cutting, folding, fabrication, finishing and assembly. We provide bespoke to volume sheet metal solutions for customers across engineering, transport, infrastructure, and manufacturing industries.

This Materials Handler role supports the production team by ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate handling of materials, maintaining stock records, and coordinating with Production, Planning,