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Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.\nJoseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their sixth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.\n Material Control Operative Jobs in Andover at Stannah- Join Our Team!\nStannah have an exciting opportunity for a Material Control Operative to join the Manufacturing department based at Stephenson Close, Andover.\nThis role will involve overseeing inventory control activities to keep stock levels efficient and records accurate. It works closely with purchasing, goods inwards, and dispatch to ensure smooth operations, includes other reasonable duties as needed.\nAs the Material Control Operative, you will work Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday 08:00 - 13:00. This is a permanent contract.\nThis is a great opportunity for someone with experience in a modern manufacturing environment who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is committed to continuous improvement and customer service excellence.\nTo be successful as a Material Control Operative, it is essential that you have previous experience within a manufacturing or warehouse environment. Experience of Kanban systems, stock control and material replenishment processes would be desirable.\nMaterial Control Operative Responsibilities:\nMovement of Goods using correct Manual Handling and use of a Forklift\nEnsuring compliance with Health & Safety policies, environmental standards, and safe systems of work\n\nEnsure lines within Pick and Pack (Upholstery & Carpet) and Kiting are replenished with incoming goods to the highest available levels\nAccurate checking of stock locations being loaded and picked from\nRequired to be multi skilled to cover other areas of the department\nPlease see the full job description here: Material Control Operative - Job Description\nMaterial Control Operative Requirements:\nAisle master and Counterbalance Forklift licence\nAccuracy and ability to use barcode equipment\nProactive to stop potential out of box issues and drive to improve quality\nAn understanding of the Continuous Improvement process\nGood understanding of health and safety principles and procedures\nIf you have previous experience working as a Material Control Operative, Stores Operative, Production Support Operative or in a similar role and are looking for a Material Control Operative job in Andover please click the \"apply now\" button or contact us for further information.\nBenefits Include:\nMarket Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis\nProfit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits\n33 days holiday, including bank holidays\nHoliday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave\nPension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice\nSimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more\nLife Assurance Scheme\nLong Service award scheme, with holiday benefit\nCompany Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more\nEmployee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being\nEnhanced maternity and paternity provision\nStannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.\nWe are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.\nWe take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.\nAppropriate right to work must be held by applicants. 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