Material Handler (Goods In)

Heysham (LA3)

£13.20 per hour

Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00

37.5 hours per week

12-month assignment

Gi Group are recruiting on behalf of a global life sciences company providing products and services used across scientific research, healthcare, and industrial laboratories. We’re looking for a Material Handler I to join the Goods In Department at their Heysham (LA3) site.

Material Handle Role

You’ll support a busy Goods In and warehouse operation, ensuring materials are received, stored, picked and shipped accurately and in line with site procedures and transport regulations.

What’s on offer:

• £13.20 per hour
• Stable Monday–Friday shift pattern (08:00–16:00)
• 12-month duration with a reputable global employer

Material Handler Key responsibilities:

• Receive and unpack deliveries and book in goods accurately using JD Edwards (JDE), completing relevant system transactions.
• Locate bulk and pre-pack items to the correct hazard warehouses.
• Pick stock for repack orders from onsite warehouses and return bulk returns to the correct store locations.
• Complete cycle counts in line with work instructions.
• Investigate and resolve Not on Location (NOL) / missing items.
• Follow all packing and labelling instructions to comply with transport regulations.
• Support export shipment collation, ensuring loads are accurate and paperwork is completed correctly.
• Use third-party systems such as courier platforms and access documentation such as MSDS.
• Handle fine chemicals (bulk or prepacks) in line with CEM (Chemical Exposure Management) regulations, following instructions without deviation.
• Maintain stock levels of consumables and follow requisition procedures.
• Operate equipment you are trained on and report any defects/issues to the Team Leader/Manager.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Ensure full compliance with site security, environmental, quality (EMS/QMS) and health & safety requirements.
• Support other duties within your skills and abilities as required.

Material Handler Preferred skills and experience:

• Basic computer skills
• Strong teamwork and communication
• Previous experience in a warehouse / goods in-out / materials handling environment

Top skills we’re looking for

1. Warehouse & Inventory Management
2. Attention to Detail & Accuracy
3. Health & Safety Compliance

If you’re an experienced warehouse/materials professional and comfortable working with accuracy, systems, and compliance-led processes, we’d like to hear from you.