Material Handler & Warehousing Operative

Material Handling & Warehouse Operator

GKN Aerospace | Bristol, Western Approach
Contract: 6 Months Ongoing
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Reporting To: Site Logistics Manager

GKN Aerospace is seeking experienced Material Handling & Warehouse Operators to support the efficient movement, storage and control of materials across a busy manufacturing environment. This role is critical in ensuring materials are received, stored, tracked and delivered to support operational and production requirements.

Successful candidates will follow standard material handling procedures, operate warehouse equipment safely, maintain accurate inventory records, and contribute to continuous improvements in safety, quality and efficiency.

Shift Patterns & Pay Rates

We are recruiting for positions across the following shift patterns:

• Core Days: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 15:30 - £14.92 per hour
• 7 Day Fortnight Days : Typically 06:00 - 18:00 - Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat Sun (Week 1), Wed, Thurs (Week 2) - £19.10 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Follow standard work procedures for material handling activities including receiving, shipping, warehousing and inventory control.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety, quality and operational requirements.
• Operate approved material handling equipment including forklifts, tow trains and other site-specific equipment.
• Record material movements accurately within transactional record systems, including goods receipts, bookings and inventory transactions.
• Support inbound material flow activities and monitor delivery performance.
• Receive, inspect and store inbound deliveries in accordance with established procedures.
• Track product and material availability to support operational requirements.
• Pick, pack and prepare materials and products for shipment.
• Support shipping activities and work with carriers to ensure timely movement of materials.
• Process returns and assist with reverse logistics activities where required.
• Locate, prepare and physically move stock throughout the facility.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and inventory status within warehouse systems.
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory procedures.
• Contribute ideas and initiatives that improve safety, quality, efficiency and overall warehouse performance.

Essential Requirements

• Experience within a warehouse, logistics, stores or material handling environment.
• Practical knowledge of internal material flow and warehousing processes.
• Experience using material handling equipment.
• Strong understanding of safety and quality requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to accurately record and process inventory transactions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Professional approach with strong attention to detail.

Desirable Experience

• Inventory Management.
• Transport Management.
• Inbound Operations.
• Outbound Operations.
• Experience within aerospace, manufacturing, automotive, engineering or similar industrial sectors.
• Experience using ERP, warehouse management or inventory management systems - SAP

Additional Information

This role may require specific licences, certifications or accreditations to operate material handling equipment used on site. Any required qualifications will be discussed during the recruitment process.

If you have experience in warehouse operations, stores, logistics, stock control or materials handling and are looking to join a world-leading aerospace manufacturer, we’d like to hear from you.