Material Handler - Engineering

A great opportunity has arisen for a proactive manufacturing / engineering material handler to join an expanding manufacturing company who supply to the power industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate counterbalance forklifts (various tonne capacities) to safely move heavy engineering materials, pallets, steel, coils, frames, and machines.
• Load and unload flatbeds, wagons and curtain-siders in line with safe working procedures.
• Transport components between stores, machining areas, fabrication, and assembly lines.
• Move stillages, IBCs, crates and raw materials into designated storage bays, line side picking
• Carry out Goods-In and Goods-Out processes, including booking stock onto warehouse systems.
• Perform cycle counts, stock checks and ensure materials are labelled and stored correctly.
• Maintain organised stock locations to support efficient production flow.
• Operate overhead gantry cranes to handle heavy or awkward components.
• Training will be given to candidates without crane experience.
• Complete daily equipment and safety checks in accordance with internal procedures.
• Adhere to strict safety standards within a heavy-engineering environment.
• Report hazards, follow lifting guidelines and assist in maintaining a tidy, safe workspace.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safe-working initiatives.

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• Valid Counterbalance FLT Licence (various tonne experience an advantage).
• Experience working in manufacturing, engineering, logistics, or industrial warehouse environments.
• Ability to safely handle heavy, oversized or awkward loads.
• Strong communication, teamwork and time-management skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow structured processes.
• Experience operating overhead cranes or other lifting/rigging equipment.
• Experience working with metal stock, large components, or heavy machinery.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems.

Additional Details:

• Week 1 - Mon – Fri – 6am – 2pm
• Week 2 – Mon – Thurs – 12:30pm – 10pm (every Friday off)
• Permanent role
• Ongoing training