Materials Assistant

Simple Recruitment are looking for an ambitious Materials Assistant for a permanent opportunity with our client on the outskirts of Bath.

Monday - Thursday 8.00am to 17.00am
Friday - 8.00am to 11.30am
Lunch break - 30 minutes

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
6% pension
Early finish Friday
On-site parking

The Job:
The Materials Assistant report directly into the Operations Director, and is responsible for the receipt, kitting and despatch of materials and general stores functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unpacking, checking and processing of goods received (mostly high-value electronic and precision components).
• Marking and repacking the materials for storage, transferring the materials to the stores and entry of the receipt into the company ERP system.
• Performing general inspection of all received materials against the purchase specification and supplier documentation and processing of non-conforming material.
• Performing specific inspection and testing of critical materials and recording results into the company ERP system.
• Withdrawal of components from the stores into kits of parts for production, recording of traceable component data, and entry into ERP system.
• Packing and despatch of spares orders, arranging shipment/freight, producing shipping documents and sales invoices.
• Packing of completed analysers and accessories and marking of packing cases.
• Loading and unloading of material receipts and despatches using the fork-lift truck.
• Performing regular cycle-counting of stocked materials and recording results into the company ERP system.
• Control and replenishment of consumable items in conjunction with the production team.
• Control of periodic calibration of test equipment by external suppliers.
• Organisation and housekeeping of the stores and general factory areas in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• General administrative duties including data entry into the company ERP system and use of Microsoft Office 365 programs.
• Any other duties as assigned by the management team.

About You:

• HNC or C&G in a business, engineering or technical discipline.
• Physically fit, tasks regularly involve lifting and bending.
• General educational qualifications such as Maths and English.
• Demonstrate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams, along with Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• Problem solving skills and communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Friendly, easy going and able to mix well with colleagues.