Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Location: Birmingham, Curdworth

Salary: £13.20 per hour during training (£26,082 pa) + Shift Allowance

Salary Once trained: £14.07 per hour + Shift Allowance

Full-time | Permanent | 38 Hours per Week

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business for an experienced Material Handler to join their logistics and warehouse team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that offers comprehensive training, excellent benefits, and long-term career stability.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a weekly rotating shift pattern:

AM Shift

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• Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm
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• Friday: 6:00am - 12:00pm
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• Shift Premium: 7.5%
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PM Shift

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• Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
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• Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
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• Shift Premium: 20%
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Key Responsibilities

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• Maintain the flow of materials to production, ensuring materials are supplied accurately and on time.
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• Load and unload deliveries and materials safely and efficiently.
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• Process goods receipts, stock movements, and material issues using SAP/ERP systems.
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• Pick, pack, and prepare materials and finished goods for dispatch.
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• Transfer stock between warehouse locations and production areas.
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• Ensure all stock is correctly identified, stored, and rotated.
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• Conduct regular stock checks and inventory activities.
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• Complete all warehouse transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
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• Ensure shipping and dispatch documentation is completed correctly.
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• Support internal departments with material deliveries and collections.
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• Operate material handling equipment safely and effectively.
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• Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles.
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• Assist with hazardous waste movements where required.
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About You

The successful candidate will have:

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• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.
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• Experience covering goods inward, despatch, stock movements, and material handling.
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• Valid FLT licences including:
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-Counterbalance

-Flexi

-Multi-Directional

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• Experience using computerised stock management systems, ideally SAP or ERP systems.
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• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
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• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures.
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• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
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• Working knowledge of Excel and warehouse management processes.
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Benefits

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• 5% matched pension contribution
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• 3% annual Christmas bonus
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• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
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• Healthcare package
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• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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• Full PPE provided
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• Company sick pay scheme with up to 60 days full pay
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• Overtime opportunities available
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• Convenient Curdworth location with excellent motorway access
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If you are an experienced Material Handler or FLT Driver looking for a permanent opportunity with excellent benefits and career prospects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Pertemps.