Material Handler - Night Shift
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Position Overview & Specifications
All About the Role
Based at our Barrett Engineering Steel site Tipton Road, Tividale. We are looking for a passionate and committed Material Handler to be part of our skilled and dedicated work force. This is a nightshift role the hours are Sunday to Thursday 10 pm to 6 am.
Specific tasks could include:
- Pick computer generated orders with repetitive handling/lifting of heavy and large item.
- Loading, cutting (Saws) and offloading of steel.
- Ensure all documentation is correctly actioned for accuracy of stock.
- Transferring stock to its location using a Forklift truck.
- Assisting in the overall production and dispatch of customers’ orders
- Keep work area clean and tidy maintain high levels of Health and Safety.
- Be adaptable and flexible in approach to work to meet operational requirements.
- Operate machinery (only when trained to do so)
- Be adaptable and flexible in approach to work to meet operational requirements
We offer you
- Highly Competitive Salary Plus Night Shift Allowance
- Bonus potential
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life assurance
- Company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure
- Barrett Steel pension
- Career progression
All About You
You will have the passion, drive and confidence to work within the business in a collaborative, creative way.
Essential Skills for the role:
- The successful candidate will ideally already have experience as a saw operative although training can be given to the right candidate.
- You should be used to working safely, adhering to all health and safety procedures
- Have a flexible attitude, be results oriented, and enjoy working in a team environment
- Ideally you will be able to use mobile equipment (FLT, overhead crane)
- The ability to read written instructions & record accurately work carried out
All About Us
Barrett Steel Limited are the UK’s largest steel stockholder with over 150 years of heritage. Family owned, the group is made up of 29 sites and holds over 120,000 tonnes of steel stock. Barrett Steel is committed to providing innovative and exceptional service by continuously investing in the latest processing machinery and materials handling equipment. Customer needs and community support are at the heart of everything, ensuring Barrett Steel is always your local steel stockholder. For more information about the company visit https://www.barrettsteel.com/
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Metal & Mineral Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Material Handler - Night Shift roles across Barrett Steel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Metal & Mineral Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,564 - £38,309 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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