Material Handler
FT – 40 hours per week, Evening Shift 15:00-01:00, Mon-Thurs
Rate of pay: £14.49 per hour (evening shift)
The Unicorn Group is a dynamic manufacturing business based in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. We provide excellent service and high-quality vending and washroom services products, PVC interlocking floor tiles, rainwater systems and street litter, recycling and medical bins to a range of industries internationally. We're proud of our staff and success to date and have big plans for the future.
THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Material Handler to join our team on the evening shift. In this role, you will be responsible for providing all materials and components to each of the cells and work areas within the factory, to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the production process.
You will bring proven, hands-on experience of material handling within a manufacturing environment, with a good understanding of stock control, production processes and the physical demands of the role.
Our current shift requirement is evening shift however flexibility will be required across all shift patterns in order to ensure business needs are met.
Internal candidates are also encouraged to apply, given their existing knowledge of our processes and operations.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Continuously monitor machines and operators, keeping all work areas stocked with materials and components, and maintaining an up-to-date production status at all times.
- Plan ahead for incoming orders, ensuring materials (including those requiring mixing or drying) are readily available, minimising changeover time and downtime.
- Set up auxiliary equipment and manage driers/hoppers, including emptying, weighing and readings, escalating any issues to the Engineering Manager.
- Maintain accurate records of materials used on each order, including weight, BN and batch numbers, and complete monthly stock takes.
- Move pallets between machines, the quality area and the store, checking counts and returning excess materials to their allocated storage location.
- Clean machine filters and maintain a clean, tidy and organised working environment, including general housekeeping duties.
- Keep pallet trucks and forklifts maintained and ready for use, and keep the maintenance register up to date.
- Cover machine and operator breaks, including in the event of absence.
- Ensure compliance with Company, statutory and health & safety obligations, including accident reporting, and take part in relevant training.
LEVEL OF QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience as a Material Handler, or in a similar materials/stock handling role, within a production or manufacturing environment. (Internal Unicorn Group candidates with at least 1 year's experience working in production will also be considered.)
- Organised, logical approach to work with the ability to plan ahead and multi-task.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and a 'right first time' approach.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to co-operate and work as part of a team.
- Adequate fitness, stamina and manual dexterity to carry out the physical demands of the role, including standing, bending, lifting, carrying and stretching.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills, with the ability to accurately count stock and read/complete production documentation.
Desirable
- Valid forklift licence.
- Experience using computerised stock or production recording systems (e.g. ERP software) to record data and manage stock.
WHAT WE OFFER
- 264 hours annual leave entitlement, rising to 280 hours after 2 years' service
- Small team environment
- Free onsite parking
- 5-minute walk from Lambeg railway station, 1 mile from M1 Motorway and 7 miles from Belfast City Centre
- Discounted onsite gym open from 6am-11pm, Monday-Friday
- Death in service benefit of 4 times annual salary*
- Income Protection Policy to provide percentage of salary in the event of long-term sickness*
- Onsite EV charging
If you would like to join a progressive local company, we would love to hear from you! Please click 'APPLY' no later than 27/07/26 at 12 noon. Further information about Unicorn Group is available on our website: www.unicorn-group.com
Unicorn Group reserve the right to enhance the essential / desirable criteria in order to facilitate shortlisting if required.
*Eligibility criteria apply
At Unicorn Group, we provide equal opportunities and are committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, political opinion or affiliation, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Visa sponsorship is not available in connection with this vacancy.
Pay: £14.49 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Have you worked in a Material Handler or similar role previously?
Work Location: In person
