Material Handler I / Picker Packer/ Warehouse Operative

Randstad Construction and Property • Temporary • Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom • £13.20 / hour • 6d ago

Material Handler I

Location: Perth (4 Auld Bond Road)

Position Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Contract

Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30

Pay Rate: £13.20/hour

Are you a self-motivated individual looking to develop your career in warehousing and logistics with a global industry leader?

We are seeking a Material Handler I to join our team in Perth for a 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, detail-oriented professional to build foundational supply chain skills in a supportive, safety-first environment. You will receive structured entry-level training with a clear path to advance your operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

As a Material Handler I, you will work with minimal supervision to ensure our pick-and-pack operations run smoothly and accurately. Your daily tasks will include:

Order Fulfillment: Picking and packing UK and export customer orders accurately, as well as presenting raw and packaging materials for our production departments.
System Tracking: Using SAP to check stock levels and log the completion of orders.
Safety & Quality: Conducting daily "Safe 4 Work" and "Safe 2 Start" checks on your work area and equipment (including ladders and mechanical handling equipment). You will actively participate in maintaining a hazard-free workplace.
Team Collaboration: Participating in Tier 1 shift reviews, communicating openly with team members, and flagging any issues or process errors immediately to the Senior Operator.
Continuous Improvement: Engaging with your personalized training plan to become fully flexible across various warehouse roles, with the drive to reach Band 2 Operative level.

Working Conditions

Active warehouse environment with varying temperatures, including spending up to 60% of your time in cold room temperatures (down to 2°C).
Occasional outdoor work while loading trucks.
Physical handling requirements: Standing/walking for up to 4 hours at a time, lifting items up to 7.5kg, and utilizing material handling equipment to push/pull picking carts (up to 125kg) and pallet trucks (up to 500kg).

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications & Attributes:

Education: At least 4 Standard Grades (or equivalent), ideally including Mathematics.
Technical Skills: Computer literate with the ability to learn new software (SAP training provided).
Process Mindset: Exceptional ability to follow standard operating procedures accurately and identify errors or issues quickly.
Soft Skills: Highly reliable and dependable, self-starting, focused on personal development, and able to communicate effectively within a team.

Desirable Criteria:

A valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck License is a distinct advantage, though not strictly required.

What's Provided

All required high-visibility PPE will be provided.
Please note: Candidates must provide their own safety boots.
A standard background check will be required prior to starting.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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