Manpower
Materials Handler
Materials Handler at Manpower, based in Birmingham, West Midlands (Region), paying £13.53 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £13.53 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands (Region)
- Closing date
- Sector
- Warehouse & Industrial
16% below the typical rate for warehouse & industrial
Reference 57490061
About the role
Materials Handler
Location: Birmingham
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30am - 4:00pm
Pay Rate: £13.53 per hour
Materials Handler Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a Materials Handler to join a busy warehouse and logistics operation in Birmingham. This role would suit candidates with previous warehouse, stock control, inventory, or logistics experience who have excellent attention to detail and enjoy working in a structured environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete daily inventory cycle counts.
- Physically locate and count stock items.
- Verify part numbers and storage locations.
- Accurately record stock quantities.
- Carry out recounts where discrepancies are identified.
- Report stock variances for further investigation.
- Check stock-location accuracy.
- Identify misplaced or incorrectly labelled inventory.
- Support inventory housekeeping and location-control activities.
- Assist with stock audits and physical inventory checks.
- Provide general support to the Inventory team with routine stock control tasks.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous inventory counting or stock control experience.
- Experience working within a warehouse or logistics environment.
- Ability to work accurately with strong attention to detail.
- Good organisational skills and ability to follow procedures.
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
- Comfortable with manual handling duties and being on your feet throughout the shift.
Working Environment
This is a warehouse-based role and will involve:
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Manual handling in line with site requirements.
- Working within temperature-controlled areas, including:
- Freezers operating at -20°C
- Cold rooms operating between +2°C and +8°C
- Adhering to all site Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
PPE & Dress Code
PPE will be provided where required. Employees must:
- Wear safety footwear at all times.
- Wear Hi-Vis clothing in designated areas.
- Maintain a smart casual appearance whilst on site (no shorts permitted).
If you have experience in warehouse operations, stock control, inventory management, or materials handling and are looking for a new opportunity with regular weekday hours, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today.
If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Reference: 57490061 · Posted 2 hours ago · Closes 4 Dec 2026 · Listed via Manpower
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