Location: Blackpool
Role: Material Handler - 6 Months FTC
Location: Blackpool, FY4 4NW
Hours: 37 hours per week | between 07:00 and 16:30 Monday to Thursday
Hourly rate: between £14.97 and £15.89 ph DOE
Are you organised, proactive, and ready to keep things running smoothly? We’re seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Material Handler to join our Materials team on a 6-month contract!
This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring materials are delivered to the right place at the right time. You’ll work closely with production teams to support smooth operations and maintain high standards of safety and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely and accurate supply of materials to production lines
- Collaborate with team members and other departments to meet production needs
- Maintain a safe working environment and follow health and safety procedures
- Adapt to various tasks and responsibilities as required
- Support inventory accuracy and resolve material handling issues
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience in line storage, receiving, and distribution of parts
- Familiar with inventory management systems (e.g. Avante)
- Good initiative and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Able to communicate effectively and work well in a team
- Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- FLT licence, overhead crane licence, or driving licence is a bonus
- Comfortable with physical tasks including lifting, stooping, and moving between units
If you’re ready to help keep our operations running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you!
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your growth in the role.
At Dennis Eagle we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident organisation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. As part of our dedication to creating a supportive environment, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We invite you to engage in an open conversation with us about how we can best support you and ensure that your unique skills and talents are recognised and valued. Your success is integral to our collective growth, and we look forward to working together to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays: this is based on a 5 day working week (pro rata to 20 days plus Bank Holidays for a 4 day working week)
- Enhanced Pension Scheme and DIS Benefit: The company contributes 5% of total salary into our pension scheme, and 5x basic salary Death In Service.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access a 24-hour helpline for support with life's challenges, including stress & anxiety, bereavement, relationship advice, tenancy & housing concerns, counselling, financial wellbeing, legal information, substance issues, family matters, childcare support, medical information, and consumer issues.
- Health Shield Medical Cash Plan: All employees receive membership to a company-funded medical cash plan. This scheme allows you to claim cash back for medical expenses, including prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy, specialist consultations, X-rays, and MRI scans.
- GP Anytime: Enjoy access to GP services anytime with our online 24/7 appointment service, featuring on-demand appointments, unlimited consultations, no capped appointment times, and convenient prescriptions.
- Training and Development: We offer mandatory equipment training, a Management Development Programme, and opportunities to upskill through apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save on commuting costs and stay healthy with our cycle to work scheme.
- Care Concierge: Get help navigating the care system with access to a team of dedicated care experts.
- Occupational Health Support and Health Surveillance: Ensure your well-being with our comprehensive occupational health support.
- My Benefits Platform: Enjoy discounts from high street retailers, health & wellness services, entertainment & days out, and home & DIY products.
- Independent Free Mortgage Advice: Receive free, independent advice on mortgages to help you make informed decisions.
Please don’t delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.
Please be aware that Dennis Eagle is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.