Material Handling Operator
Location
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, North East, England
Salary
Competitive
Contract Type
Contract
Work Type
Full Time
Posted on
23 Oct 2026
FLT Drivers / Material Handling Operatives – Sunderland
We’re looking for reliable and safety-conscious FLT Drivers and Material Handling Operatives to join a busy logistics team in Sunderland on a contract running until the end of January 2027. This is a great opportunity for anyone with warehouse experience who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and doesn’t mind shift-based work that includes weekends and nights.
Salary
Competitive
Location and Working Pattern
Based in Sunderland.
Shift work is required, including weekend and night shifts.
Client Overview
Our client is a leading organisation within the manufacturing sector, focused on efficiency and operational excellence. You’ll be joining a dedicated team that supports key production operations.
Responsibilities
Apply Now
If this role matches your experience, apply now or send your CV to our recruitment team today.
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.
We’re looking for reliable and safety-conscious FLT Drivers and Material Handling Operatives to join a busy logistics team in Sunderland on a contract running until the end of January 2027. This is a great opportunity for anyone with warehouse experience who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and doesn’t mind shift-based work that includes weekends and nights.
Salary
Competitive
Location and Working Pattern
Based in Sunderland.
Shift work is required, including weekend and night shifts.
Client Overview
Our client is a leading organisation within the manufacturing sector, focused on efficiency and operational excellence. You’ll be joining a dedicated team that supports key production operations.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklift trucks for material movement and stock handling.
- Load and unload goods, following safety and operational procedures.
- Manage stock movements accurately within the warehouse management system.
- Support material handling, storage organisation, and product distribution.
- Ensure health and safety standards are maintained at all times.
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to meet targets.
- Carry out general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe workspace.
- Valid FLT licence.
- Proven experience working in a warehouse or production environment.
- Willingness to work on a shift pattern that includes nights and weekends.
- Strong awareness of safe working practices.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and follow operational processes.
- Counterbalance and/or reach truck experience.
Apply Now
If this role matches your experience, apply now or send your CV to our recruitment team today.
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.
