Materials & Dispatch Coordinator
CV-LibraryWF1, Wakefield, West YorkshirepermanentPosted: 23 September 2026
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Goods Receiving
* Receive, check and record incoming materials and deliveries, ensuring they are safely unloaded, stored and traceable
Raw Material & Stock Control
* Maintain safe, organised and clearly labelled raw material storage, with accurate stock records, regular checks and proper identification of reusable offcuts
Material Preparation
* Prepare, verify and allocate raw materials for production, minimising waste through effective cutting, identification and stock return processes
Production Support
* Move and supply correct materials to departments, communicating any shortages, discrepancies or delays.
Inspection
* Carry out basic quality checks, reporting any defects or non-conforming items, and handling components carefully to prevent damage
Deburring & Finishing
* Finish by deburring, cleaning and preparing for next stage, ensuring components are well-presented to a high standard
Painting
* Carry out painting preparation/application, ensuring suitable finish, safe working practices and a clean, organised painting area
Dispatch Preparation
* Prepare finished goods for dispatch by checking, cleaning, protecting, packaging and organising items to prevent damage
Health, Safety & Housekeeping
* Follow health, safety and housekeeping procedures, including PPE, manual handling and COSHH requirements
(E) = Essential; (D) = Desirable
Qualifications
* Relevant practical skills and experience required (E)
* Relevant engineering, manufacturing or vocational qualification (D)
* Forklift truck, overhead crane or other lifting equipment certification (D)
Skills & Knowledge
* Practical, hands-on approach to work (E)
* Good organisational skills and attention to detail (E)
* Ability to work accurately and follow instructions (E)
* Ability to read basic engineering drawings, measurements and use standard measuring equipment (E)
* Comfortable handling a variety of materials and manufacturing components (E)
* Able to work independently and as well as part of a wider production team (E)
* Able to work safely within an industrial/manufacturing environment (E)
Experience
* Previous experience within an engineering, manufacturing, warehouse or materials environment (D)
* Experience handling steel bar, tube, plate or similar raw materials (D)
* Experience operating industrial saws (D)
* Experience with stock control or materials management, and carrying our basic inspection (D)
* Experience spray painting or industrial finishing (D)
* Previous experience within an engineering, manufacturing, warehouse or materials environment (D)
Goods Receiving
* Receive, check and record incoming materials and deliveries, ensuring they are safely unloaded, stored and traceable
Raw Material & Stock Control
* Maintain safe, organised and clearly labelled raw material storage, with accurate stock records, regular checks and proper identification of reusable offcuts
Material Preparation
* Prepare, verify and allocate raw materials for production, minimising waste through effective cutting, identification and stock return processes
Production Support
* Move and supply correct materials to departments, communicating any shortages, discrepancies or delays.
Inspection
* Carry out basic quality checks, reporting any defects or non-conforming items, and handling components carefully to prevent damage
Deburring & Finishing
* Finish by deburring, cleaning and preparing for next stage, ensuring components are well-presented to a high standard
Painting
* Carry out painting preparation/application, ensuring suitable finish, safe working practices and a clean, organised painting area
Dispatch Preparation
* Prepare finished goods for dispatch by checking, cleaning, protecting, packaging and organising items to prevent damage
Health, Safety & Housekeeping
* Follow health, safety and housekeeping procedures, including PPE, manual handling and COSHH requirements
(E) = Essential; (D) = Desirable
Qualifications
* Relevant practical skills and experience required (E)
* Relevant engineering, manufacturing or vocational qualification (D)
* Forklift truck, overhead crane or other lifting equipment certification (D)
Skills & Knowledge
* Practical, hands-on approach to work (E)
* Good organisational skills and attention to detail (E)
* Ability to work accurately and follow instructions (E)
* Ability to read basic engineering drawings, measurements and use standard measuring equipment (E)
* Comfortable handling a variety of materials and manufacturing components (E)
* Able to work independently and as well as part of a wider production team (E)
* Able to work safely within an industrial/manufacturing environment (E)
Experience
* Previous experience within an engineering, manufacturing, warehouse or materials environment (D)
* Experience handling steel bar, tube, plate or similar raw materials (D)
* Experience operating industrial saws (D)
* Experience with stock control or materials management, and carrying our basic inspection (D)
* Experience spray painting or industrial finishing (D)
* Previous experience within an engineering, manufacturing, warehouse or materials environment (D)