Materials Handler

Materials Handler

Department: Stores
Reports to: Production Manager
Location: Malvern Link, Worcestershire (WR14 1AL)
Rate: Up to £12.71 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Join Our Team

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Materials Handler to join our growing team in Malvern. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with warehouse, stores, or materials handling experience who enjoys working in a busy manufacturing environment and takes pride in maintaining an efficient flow of materials to support production operations.

As a key member of our operations team, you will play a vital role in ensuring raw materials, components, and finished goods are received, stored, moved, and supplied accurately throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and store incoming materials, yarns, rope stock, reels, and finished goods.
• Ensure materials are accurately located and recorded within the warehouse and stores areas.
• Pick and deliver materials, components, and works orders to production departments.
• Maintain the continuous flow of materials to support manufacturing schedules.
• Load and unload deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck to move stock and materials.
• Carry out stock checks, perpetual inventory (PI) counts, and support inventory accuracy.
• Record stock movements and maintain accurate inventory records using company systems.
• Prepare and support intercompany stock transfers and shipments.
• Assist with goods receipt, stock rotation, and inventory organisation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised stores and warehouse environment.
• Work closely with production, planning, sales, and dispatch teams to ensure smooth operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, efficiency, and warehouse processes.
• Comply with all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in a warehouse, stores, materials handling, or manufacturing role.
• Counterbalance Forklift Truck certified.
• Familiar with stock control systems or ERP software, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Experienced in stock management, inventory control, and stock counting.
• Organised, methodical, and highly accurate.
• Comfortable using computers and spreadsheets.
• Able to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines.
• Proactive and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• A strong communicator with a positive attitude.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards.

This is a hands-on role and applicants should be:

• Comfortable lifting and carrying items up to 15kg.
• Able to work in a warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable walking and being on their feet throughout the working day.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changing business requirements.
• Committed to maintaining tidy and organised work areas.
• Focused on safe working practices and housekeeping standards.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a successful British manufacturing business.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A varied and rewarding role with responsibility and autonomy.
• On-site parking.

Join a Leading British Manufacturer

Established in 1968, English Braids Ltd is a privately owned British manufacturer with a global reputation for quality and innovation. From our production facility in Malvern, Worcestershire, we design and manufacture specialist ropes, cords, and braids for a diverse range of industries including Leisure Marine, Commercial Marine, Height Safety, Lifting & Industry, and Technical Cords.

Apply Now

If you have experience in materials handling, warehousing, stock control, or manufacturing and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the English Braids team.

Pay: £10.85-£12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person