Material Handler

We are looking for a several Material Handlers to join our team specialising in Manufacturing Logistics for our Cummins Engine Plant in Darlington , United Kingdom.

This is a full-time position on a temporary 3-month rolling contract.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week on a rotating 3-shift pattern:

• Nights: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00pm - 6:00am
• Days: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Backs: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm, and Friday 2:00pm - 7:10pm

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Under direct or close supervision, follow established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, store, perform system transactions, and dispatch goods in a factory or warehouse.
• Receive incoming goods, check for damage and discrepancies between goods and invoices.
• Accurately sort, label, and store goods while arranging storage to optimize warehouse space.
• Pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests or orders.
• Pick sequenced kits for and line feed assembly lines.
• Operate powered material handling equipment for example forklift trucks.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, identifying and reporting hazards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including routine housekeeping and machine care tasks.
• Work collaboratively with team members and support staff to ensure smooth warehouse operations.
• Engage in continuous training and process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Attention to detail to ensure inventory accuracy and quality control.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to HSE regulations.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Education & Experience:

• No prior experience required; training will be provided.
• Familiarity with warehouse tools, systems, and methodologies is an advantage.
• Flexibility - Willing to cross train and work across the full campus. MHE training on a variety of equipment.
• Warehouse Etiquette - Professionalism, adhering to HSE requirements
• MHE experience preferred but not essential. In-house training will be provided.

Job Logistics

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2430174

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

Client-provided location(s): Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom

Job ID: Cummins-R-DDBFDAF714304126AA6178D28D16B72D

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-21T19:54:52