Materials Operator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Burneside, Kendal
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Warehouse & Distribution
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SKILLS

Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Licence Stock Management Stocktaking Procedures Safety Knowledge (COSHH) Goods Inwards Procedures Packing Communication Skills Training Others

FULL DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Materials Operator

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Burneside, Kendal

Salary: £34,674 per year

Type: Permanent, Full-time, On-site

The Opportunity

Forming part of the production team, the primary purpose of this role is to carry out the movement of materials safely, efficiently and without damage

You will be responsible for;

  • Handling and moving materials, incoming and finished goods
  • Stock management of all material held
  • Providing verbal and written communication when necessary
  • Comprehensive recording of all necessary information
  • Providing assistance with maintenance activities on plant and machinery.
  • Packing materials as required
  • Preparation of sample sheets and maintenance of sample stock
  • Training new operatives as required

This is a C Grade 3 shift role working 12 hour shifts over a rolling pattern which will be discussed in more depth after application

What will make you successful?

  • Practical expertise in warehouse operations including a Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Licence and ideally a full driving licence
  • Knowledge of stock systems and stocktaking procedures
  • Knowledge of quality procedures
  • Safety, and environment knowledge and skills such as Fork Lift Truck safety, safe vehicle loading, COSHH, movement and storage of dangerous goods and waste/broke management.
  • Goods inwards and finished goods procedures and documentation

Why choose Us?

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

  • The chance to pave your career with a global leader you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
  • We will help you save for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
  • Free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
  • Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest

The Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are global market leaders in advanced materials and paper products. Led by the Cropper family for six generations, we have an international workforce and an operational reach in over 50 countries. Established in 1845, we manufacture paper, packaging and advanced materials incorporating pioneering non-wovens and electrochemical coatings. We operate across multiple markets from luxury retail to renewable energy. Renowned globally for service, capability, pioneering and multi award-winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability.

Application

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