Material Handler

Manpower; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency seeks a Material Handler in Edinburgh to manage materials entering the integration centre. You will verify shipments, maintain logs, and assist in packing and dispatching items. A valid forklift license and prior warehouse experience are essential. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations and coordinating material movements. Join the team for a dynamic work environment with varied responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a stores or warehouse environment.
• Valid RTITB approved Counterbalance Forklift License.
• Competent in basic IT usage.
• Effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials entering the integration centre.
• Ensure delivered items match the purchase order.
• Log all materials delivered and their storage locations.
• Maintain documentation for shipping and packaging.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials safely.

Skills

Stores or warehouse experience

Current Forklift License

Basic IT skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Material Handler

Shift Times: 08.20-17.05 (Mon-Thu) & 08.20-13.25 (Fri)

Pay Rate: £12.30 - £14.50 p/h

Location: Edinburgh, EH28 8PL

Job Purpose / Overview

Management of all materials entering the integration centre. Ensure items delivered as per purchase order and maintain a stock register of equipment location whilst in storage facilities. Support Integration centre with on time delivery of materials for the project business.

Key Responsibilities

• Check all packaging for mechanical damage and advise supplier if replacements are required, initiate record and claim procedure.
• Check items delivered concur with purchase order, request assistance where required.
• Goods receive in purchasing system and assist with purchase order invoice queries.
• Maintains database of all materials delivered to Integration centre, and storage locations if utilised.
• Advises requisitioner of materials availability.
• Maintains a log of outstanding delivery item dates and actions to resolution.
• Ensures materials are adequately packaged and accurate paperwork is in place for despatch.
• Packing / Unpacking and despatch (Including crates received from ISC and third-party suppliers)
• Assists integration and engineering staff with general equipment movement activities.
• Load and unload vehicles in a safe manner, use mechanical aids where required. Operates forklift truck if required.
• Assists integration and engineering staff with transportation arrangements and coordination of movement of goods with third-party couriers.
• Complies with Corporate, Local, Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.

To succeed you will need

• Stores or warehouse experience
• Current Forklift License (RTITB approved Counterbalance certificate)
• Competent in the use of a computer / basic IT skills
• Good communication skills

Apply now and a member of the team will be in touch!