Materials Handler – 6 Month Contract
Location: Severn Beach, Bristol
Salary: £13.50 per hour + 10% Shift allowance £1.96 holiday pay= £16.50-£17 per hour
Shift: Monday–Thursday 06:00–14:00, Friday 06:00–11:00
Shift Allowance: 10%
Contract: 6 months, with potential for extension
The Company
A leading engineering and technology business based in Severn Beach, Bristol, is looking for a Contract Materials Handler to join their team on an initial 6-month contract.
The business works within advanced engineering and manufacturing, supplying technology and solutions used across areas including semiconductors, medical technology, electric vehicles and quantum computing.
The Role
As a Materials Handler, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely movement of materials throughout the site, from goods-in through to production and goods-out.
You will work closely with production and other departments to ensure materials are correctly received, stored, picked and delivered where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive incoming materials, check against delivery notes and accurately book items into the system.
- Correctly label, protect and store materials in designated locations.
- Pick and prepare materials and kits for production.
- Ensure materials are accurately labelled with the relevant part, work order or destination.
- Liaise with production teams to ensure materials are delivered on time.
- Prepare and issue palletised and high-level assembly goods to production.
- Maintain accurate stock records and complete system transactions.
- Carry out cycle counts and investigate any stock discrepancies.
- Accurately process returned-to-stock items and ensure they are correctly located.
- Maintain records of vendor consignment stock for audit purposes.
- Support other departments with the movement of materials.
- Provide support to the Packing team during busy periods and staff absence.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in a materials handling, warehouse, stores, goods-in, goods-out, logistics or manufacturing environment.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Accurate and organised with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with stock and computerised systems.
- Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
- Able to follow processes and procedures accurately.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Confident communicating with production and other internal teams.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety.
Package & Benefits
- £13.50 per hour + £1.96 holiday pay = £15.44 per hour
- Overall hourly take home with 10% shift allowance is= £16.50- £17 per hour
- 10% shift allowance
- 6-month contract with potential for extension
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Monday–Thursday 06:00–14:00
- Friday 06:00–11:00
- Morning shifts only
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Material Handler employer: Kingston Barnes Ltd
Join a dynamic and well-established manufacturing business in Bridgwater, where your skills as a Maintenance Engineering Technician will be valued and rewarded. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from excellent training opportunities, a supportive work culture, and a competitive salary package that includes bonuses and comprehensive benefits. This role not only allows you to make a tangible impact on production performance but also fosters a collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are at the forefront.
