Apprentice Materials Handler - Frome

At our production facility, we produce fire suppression products that are shipped worldwide. As a Materials Handler, you will play a key role in the ordering of materials for our products. Come, be a part of our team and make a real difference

• You will learn the process of ordering raw materials, components and consumables for the site, working closely with production planning to ensure material supply meets business requirements


• You will also help develop the ERP system and move towards using MRP in the medium term


• Understand the scheduling for the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels


• Manage risks to minimise impact on production schedule. Take follow-up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement


• Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules and forecasts to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands


• Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time


• Resolve supplier concerns and evaluate supplier performance


• Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitor