Warehouse Operative

Kingdom Services Group; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom Services Group in Newhaven is recruiting a Material Handler for a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment. This hands-on role moves materials safely across production and warehouse areas, loads/unloads vehicles, wraps pallets, and prepares scrap for recycling.

The position involves receiving/despatching materials, stock booking on Syspro, cycle counts, and using pallet trucks, wrapping machines and forklifts. Training is provided; experience 1–2 years is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Must be able to lift and move goods following HSE guidelines.
• Forklift qualification is desirable but not essential; training can be provided.
• A willingness to learn and work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Move materials safely across warehouse and production areas.
• Load and unload vehicles, wrap pallets, and collect rejects from lines.
• Weigh and prepare scrap for recycling; transfer stock between locations.
• Receive and despatch materials; book stock onto Syspro.
• Carry out cycle counts and stock takes; consolidate stock and prepare tools.
• Operate pallet trucks, wrapping machine and forklifts; inspect equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet truck operation

Wrapping machine operation

Job description

Material Handler

Pay: £25,954.50 per year

Hours: Rotating shift pattern - early shift one week (6:55am - 2:55pm), late shift the next (2:45pm - 10:45pm) [37.5 Hours a week]

Location: Newhaven

We are currently recruiting for a Material Handler to join a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment. This is a hands-on role responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials across the warehouse and production areas. You will be involved in loading and unloading vehicles, wrapping pallets, collecting rejects from assembly lines, weighing and preparing scrap for recycling and transferring stock between warehouse locations.

The role will also involve receiving and despatching materials, booking stock onto the Syspro system, carrying out cycle counts and stock takes, consolidating stock and preparing tools for service. You will be required to operate pallet trucks, a wrapping machine and forklifts, as well as inspect warehouse equipment and ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.

Previous experience within a warehouse or manufacturing environment, ideally 1-2 years, would be beneficial. You must be able to safely lift and move goods in line with HSE guidelines, follow written work instructions and carry out basic mathematical calculations. A forklift qualification or previous experience operating materials handling equipment is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided. Above all, we are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, good attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A willingness to learn new skills is also important.