Material Handler - Engineering
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- England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £31,000 - £33,000 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
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
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
Job number 3420808
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