Pertemps Network Group
Material Handler
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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
Position Type: 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
Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm
Friday: 6:00am - 12:00pm
Shift Premium: 7.5%
PM Shift
Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Shift Premium: 20%
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the flow of materials to production, ensuring materials are supplied accurately and on time.
- Load and unload deliveries and materials safely and efficiently.
- Process goods receipts, stock movements, and material issues using SAP/ERP systems.
- Pick, pack, and prepare materials and finished goods for dispatch.
- Transfer stock between warehouse locations and production areas.
- Ensure all stock is correctly identified, stored, and rotated.
- Conduct regular stock checks and inventory activities.
- Complete all warehouse transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensure shipping and dispatch documentation is completed correctly.
- Support internal departments with material deliveries and collections.
- Operate material handling equipment safely and effectively.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles.
- Assist with hazardous waste movements where required.
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About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.
- Experience covering goods inward, despatch, stock movements, and material handling.
- Valid FLT licences including:
- Counterbalance
- Flexi
- Multi-Directional
- Experience using computerised stock management systems, ideally SAP or ERP systems.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
- Good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures.
- Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
- Working knowledge of Excel and warehouse management processes.
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Benefits
- 5% matched pension contribution
- 3% annual Christmas bonus
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Healthcare package
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Full PPE provided
- Company sick pay scheme with up to 60 days full pay
- Overtime opportunities available
- Convenient Curdworth location with excellent motorway access
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.
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