Join our busy warehouse team in Darton as a Warehouse Operative playing a key role in ensuring materials are accurately prepared and supplied for production and customer orders. This is a hands-on position where you'll be responsible for picking and moving sheet materials for our guillotines and routers, as well as preparing materials that are shipped directly to customers.
We're looking for someone who enjoys physical work, has good attention to detail, and can confidently check materials against job cards to ensure accuracy. You'll also need to be comfortable using a computer to support day-to-day warehouse activities. While previous warehouse experience is beneficial, a Forklift Truck (FLT) licence is not required.
If you're reliable, hardworking, and take pride in getting the job done right, we'd love to hear from you.
Shift pattern:
Monday-Thursday - 7:45am-4:30pm
Friday -8am-1pm
Your main duties will be:
- Pick and prepare sheet materials for production processes, including guillotines and routers, as well as customer orders.
- Operate a side loader to safely move and retrieve sheet products (training provided where required).
- Pack products in line with customer requirements and company procedures.
- Carry out general warehouse duties to support daily operations.
- Check materials against job cards to ensure the correct products are selected and processed.
- Accurately maintain stock records using the computer-based stock control system and supporting documentation.
- Support the sheet processing department by operating equipment such as the polycoater and guillotine.
- Ensure all stock and customer parts are clearly labelled and identifiable in line with company and customer requirements.
- Maximise stock utilisation and minimise waste through effective handling and processing of materials.
- Handle products safely and appropriately to prevent damage and maintain quality standards.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, productivity, and operational performance.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the warehouse and processing areas.
- Follow all company quality procedures, working practices, and operational standards.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures, promoting a safe working environment for yourself, colleagues, and visitors.
Please note: This is a physically demanding role involving regular manual handling and lifting of sheet materials. Candidates should be comfortable working in a hands-on warehouse environment.
Your profile
- Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or materials handling experience.
- Ability to accurately interpret specifications, job cards, and customer requirements.
- Understanding of safe materials handling practices and the importance of following Health & Safety procedures.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately and efficiently.
- Self-motivated, reliable, and conscientious with a proactive approach to work.
- Good numerical and analytical skills.
- Comfortable using computers and stock control systems.
- Ability to learn and use a variety of measuring equipment.
- Willingness to undertake training and achieve approval as a business-authorised stamp holder.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Physically fit and capable of carrying out regular manual handling and lifting activities.
Desirable
- Reach truck or other mechanical handling equipment licences.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and its practical application within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of quality standards and processes relating to the handling and processing of materials.
- Experience using manufacturing or warehouse management systems and associated documentation processes.
- Experience working within a sheet processing, manufacturing, or production environment.
Your benefits with us
- Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + your birthday
- Health Cash Plan
- Company bonus scheme
- Advantageous pension scheme
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Advanced Family Friendly Policies
- Discounts portal
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas savings scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Rewards Portal
- 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.
