Material Handler

**PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: **Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work suitable candidates will be baseline level (BPSS) clearable or eligible for this level of clearance**

Job Summary:

Our client GKN Aerospace ((url removed)/) are looking to recruit a Material Handler to be based at their site in Severn Beach (postcode is BS35 4GG) the role will primarily involve forklift truck driving, managing inbound materials as well as picking, packing, and shipping product for delivery. Further duties as below

Role will be working Core Days for a couple of weeks before going onto shift (depending on experience)

Rate(s): Days pays £14.35 per hour PAYE

Shift pays £18.37 per hour 

Weekday Overtime pays £21.53

Weekends pays £28.70

Hours:

(Core Days whilst training – likely 7am to 3pm Monday to Friday) then transfers to 12/7 Shift (6am to 6pm) shift pattern as follows:

Week One Mon Tues Fri Sat Sun & Week Two Weds Thurs

Key Responsibilities:

This role may require specific accreditation to use specific handling equipment’s. The local job description must mentioned all necessary accreditation to use on site handling equipment.

• Follow standard work for material handling (e.g. receiving, shipping, warehousing…..)
• Perform all activities in accordance with safety and quality rules
• Use adequate equipment (forklift, tow train….) to move material
• Records movements of material in the transactional records systems (e.g. receipt, booking….)
• Make proposals to improve safety, quality, efficiency…

Skills/Experience:

• Prior materials/stores/inventory handling experience
• Driving license desirable
• Previous forklift driving experience desirable
• Overhead crane experience also desirable