Unum Aircraft Seating
Material Handler
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Material Handler
Material Handler | Unum Aircraft Seating
📍 Crawley | Permanent
At Unum Aircraft Seating, we’re redefining business class with smart, adaptable seating designed for comfort, reliability, and on-time delivery. Culture matters to us. We're looking for dependable, detail-focused team players who take ownership, work collaboratively, and contribute to a positive, high-performing environment.
As we continue to scale and deliver next-generation aircraft seating, we’re looking for a Material Handler / Production Materials Controller to support the efficient flow of materials throughout our manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring production teams receive the right materials at the right time, maintaining stock accuracy, and supporting the smooth execution of production schedules.
🚀 Why Join Unum?
Be part of a growing, ambitious business with a startup mentality and a culture built on collaboration, sustainability, and quality.
Competitive salary and benefits including:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- 1pm finish on Fridays 🎉
- Pension scheme
- Electric car & cycle-to-work schemes
- Employee discounts
📦 What You’ll Do in This Role as Our Materials Handler
Warehouse Operations
- Pick materials and components accurately against production works orders
- Prepare and stage materials ready for production use
- Receive, inspect, and store incoming stock safely and accurately
- Carry out stock transfers and inventory transactions using company systems
- Ensure materials are correctly stored, identified, and readily accessible
Production Support
- Review production picklists and works orders to support manufacturing schedules
- Ensure works orders are fully kitted before release to production
- Identify material shortages and escalate issues to the relevant teams
- Support production personnel with material requests and urgent requirements
- Help prioritise material picking activities in line with production demands
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Stock Control
- Participate in cycle counts and periodic stock takes
- Report stock discrepancies, damaged materials, and inventory issues
- Support investigations into stock shortages and inventory variances
- Assist with maintaining accurate stock records within ERP and inventory systems
General Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation, and workplace safety
- Follow all company health, safety, quality, and operational procedures
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse and production operations
- Work collaboratively with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Stores teams to ensure material availability and stock accuracy
🧠 What We’re Looking For in Our Materials Handler
Essential:
- Previous warehouse, stores, or materials handling experience
- Experience working with picklists, works orders, or production material requirements
- Good attention to detail and high accuracy
- Basic computer skills and confidence using stock management systems
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Strong organisational and communication skills
Desirable:
- Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
- Experience using ERP or warehouse management systems
- Forklift license or material handling equipment experience
- Knowledge of inventory control processes, cycle counting, and stock reconciliation activities
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🌟 Key Attributes for Success as Our Materials Handler
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Reliable, proactive, and organised approach to work
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
- Ability to identify and communicate material shortages and stock issues effectively
📊 Key Performance Measures
- Picking accuracy
- Works order readiness and kitting performance
- Stock accuracy and inventory integrity
- Timely reporting of material shortages and stock discrepancies
- On-time supply of materials to production teams
✈️ Ready to play a vital role in keeping our production operation moving through accurate material control and efficient warehouse support? Apply now—we’d love to hear from you.
Unum Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and respected. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to commencing employment.
At Unum, we're dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for all applicants and a first-class candidate experience. If you require any reasonable adjustments during your interview process, please let us know.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
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