Material Handler

**Company Description**
Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Ensuring all goods and materials received into the company are processed on a daily/timely manner, from receipt at goods inwards through to stores, out into production, from production to the finished goods stores and then into dispatch.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure that all goods/materials/packages, which are delivered into the company, are unloaded correctly and in line with company procedures and practices.
- To ensure that goods received are correct to delivery notes, checking deliveries upon receipt and signing for the correct number of parcels being delivered.
- To interpret supplier advice notes, certificates of conformity and to verify the advised quantity of goods before goods receiving.
- Helping internal customers with their queries and when they come to collect their parcels.
- To ensure that all goods once receipted are handled correctly labelled before they go onto production lines.
- Ensure that all documentation is filed correctly daily.
- Keep the goods in area clean and tidy at all times.
- Assist with material management and dispatch functions when required.
- Support the transportation of goods around the company when required.
- Ensuring that comply with Health and Safety rules at all times.
- Other duties as required.

**Qualifications**

**Education**:

- Diploma / High school “O” level or equivalent

**Experience**:

- Have experience in working in a stores/goods inwards environment

Knowledge/Skills:

- Have a competent understanding of computer software packages, i.e. Windows, Database.
- Good Communication skills.
- Counterbalance Forklift license (current).
- Willing to learn companies database system (SAP)
- Flexible attitude to work methods and practices.
- Be able to work overtime when required.
- Able to work on own initiative.
- Does involve heavy lifting.
- Have legible handwriting.
- Must have a methodical and practical approach to work.
- Must be a team player.

**Additional Information** We offer**

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

**Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.**

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.