Material Handler

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Material Handlers play a critical role in the smooth functioning of logistics operations by ensuring the accurate and timely movement of goods throughout the warehouse or operation centre. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to safety contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain.

Job Responsibilities

• Receiving and Unloading - Receiving incoming goods from suppliers and transportation carriers.
• Inventory Management - Maintaining accurate inventory records. Storing received items in designated warehouse locations, labelling and re-packing deemed necessary, recording inventory movements in the inventory management system, and conducting regular cycle counts or physical inventories to reconcile discrepancies.
• Order Picking and Packing - Picking items from warehouse shelves according to pick lists or work orders. Ensure that the correct quantities and types of products are picked, properly packaged, and prepared for production.
• Loading and Shipping - Preparing outgoing shipments for delivery to customers or other locations. This includes shipping documents preparation, packing items into designated shipping containers, labelling packages with shipping information and tracking numbers, liaise with freight forwarders on shipment booking and loading containers onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for dispatch.
• Communication and Collaboration - Work closely with other warehouse staff, including supervisors, Material Planner, Receiving Inspectors and Custom Specialist, to coordinate activities and prioritize tasks. Communicate effectively to ensure that orders are processed accurately and efficiently, and that any issues or concerns are addressed promptly.
• Safety and Compliance - Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, follow proper lifting techniques, and report any safety hazards or incidents to supervisors. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies related to the handling, storage, and transportation of goods.
• Continuous Improvement - Participate in process improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing warehouse operations and enhancing productivity. Provide feedback and suggestions for improving workflow efficiency, reducing errors, and minimizing waste in the material handling process.
• Verifying quantities against packing lists or purchase orders, and inspecting goods for shipping damage or discrepancies.
• Proper labelling and re-packing of goods for designated storage location in Warehouse.
• Maintain maximum inventory and data accuracy level in all the relevant process.
• Proper packaging of outbound shipment according to customer requirements.
• Ensure the customers and authorities requirements are complied.
• Material Handlers are trained to operate various types of material handling equipment safely and efficiently. This may include forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and scissors jack. Ensure that equipment is used in accordance with safety guidelines and procedures to prevent accidents or damage to goods.
• Escalate any issues to the Lead as required.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the related processes.
• A high school diploma or equivalent qualification is required.
• Able to read and write in English.
• Experience in logistics/warehouse field.
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work alone and unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Knowledge in SAP is added advantage.
• Knowledge/experience in Dangerous Goods handling.
• Experience in a similar role within the aviation industry, preferably in a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility or aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Valid forklift license.
  
  

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.