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Contract

Material Handler

Kingston Barnes Ltd
Pilning
money-bag £15.50 - £17/hour
Posted: 01 October 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Closing date: 31 October 2026
Ref: 225672607

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

If this role is of interest please press apply or reach out to Ryan Guy on (url removed)

 

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