We are looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Goods In & Out Operative to join our team. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our operation, responsible for the safe receipt, storage and dispatch of materials and finished goods. Using both FLT (Forklift Truck) and overhead crane equipment, you will play a key role in ensuring products move efficiently through the site whilst maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy and housekeeping.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in doing things the right way, and have experience handling large or heavy materials, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where teamwork, safety and continuous improvement are at the centre of everything we do.
Shift pattern
Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:15pm
Fridays 7:30am-1:00pm
This role is based at our site, Vetchberry Steels - B6 7BN
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Receive, check and accurately book in incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
- Carry out inspections of incoming materials to ensure quality and compliance with requirements.
- Safely store, stack and organise materials within the warehouse and designated storage areas.
- Maintain accurate stock records and update the computerised stock control system and associated documentation.
- Support stock accuracy through regular checks and effective inventory management practices.
- Carry out general warehouse duties, ensuring high standards of housekeeping and adherence to 6S principles.
- Ensure all materials and products are handled, moved and stored safely to prevent damage and maintain compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
- Process customer and internal orders accurately, ensuring all specified requirements are met.
- Promote continuous improvement activities to maximise productivity, improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Ensure all stock control processes, records and documentation are maintained in line with company quality standards and operating procedures.
- Operate Forklift Trucks (FLT) and overhead cranes safely and efficiently when moving materials and finished goods.
- Support loading and unloading activities, ensuring goods are processed accurately and on time.
Essential knowledge /skills /experience /behaviours:
- Over Head Crane licence
- Forklift Truck licence
- Computer literate
- Great team player
- Proactive attitude
- Warehouse experience
Your benefits with us
- Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Health Cash Plan
- Company bonus scheme
- Advantageous pension scheme
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Advanced Family Friendly Policies
- Employee high street discounts portal
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas savings scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing events
- Company events
- Company share schemes
- Christmas Closedown
Our Company Values
Our company values are the fundamental principles that guide our organization’s actions, culture, and decision-making processes. Our values were created by our employees across all departments in the business and with people at all levels, creating authentic values that make sense to us and demonstrate how we like to work with each other. They serve as the foundation for our company’s identity, shaping how our employees interact with one another, customers, and the broader community.
Let's take a look at each of our four company values and what they mean to us.
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thyssenkrupp Materials UK operates a network of 8 sites with just under 500 employees in England and Northern Ireland which are in; Birmingham, Preston, Darton, Milton Keynes, and two sites in Belfast. We offer a vast range of metal material products such as stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel. We also provide a range of services, whether it be fully welded and fabricated finished parts or bespoke flat products cut to exact sizes. We have years of experience in the aerospace, construction and architecture, automotive and the general engineering industries.
We are part of a Global organisation, with around 480 locations in over 80 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business.
Here at thyssenkrupp Materials UK, we value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.
We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates, employees and others involved. We expect everyone participating in the process, whether in person, online or by telephone, to treat others with dignity and respect. Bullying, harassment, discrimination, victimisation, abusive conduct, intimidation, or any sexually inappropriate or unwanted behaviour will not be tolerated. Where inappropriate conduct occurs, we may take appropriate action, which could include ending the interview or meeting, asking the individual to leave our premises, and/or withdrawing them from the recruitment process.
We want every part of the hiring process to be seamless and inclusive and so if you need any support during any stage, please reach out to [email protected] and we will be in touch to discuss how we can support you.
Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised expiry date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to supply individual feedback at the CV review stage.
