As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Materials Handler II in the United Kingdom is £29,237, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £27,117 to £32,397, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £27,117
50TH(Median)   £29,237
75TH   £32,397
Materials Handler II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Materials Handler II Salary £27,117 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Materials Handler II Salary £29,237 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Materials Handler II Salary £32,397 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Materials Handler II Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Materials Handler II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Materials Handler II is about £29,237 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,436, and a weekly pay of around £562. Click the switch button below to see more details about Materials Handler II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Materials Handler IIs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Materials Handler II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £27,687 - £28,921, while Intermediate make £27,781 - £29,016, Senior earn £28,446 - £29,803, Specialist earn £29,237 - £31,029, Expert can reach £29,709 - £31,548 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Materials Handler II £28,541
Intermediate Level Materials Handler II £28,604
Senior Level Materials Handler II £29,237
Specialist Level Materials Handler II £30,416
Expert Level Materials Handler II £30,888
£28,541 0 yr
£28,604 < 2 yrs
£29,237 2-4 yrs
£30,416 5-8 yrs
£30,888 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 2%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Materials Handler II Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Materials Handler II. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Customer Service can lead to a 7% salary raise, while strong Housekeeping skills boost pay by a 4%. Even Warehouse Management can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Customer Service
Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Housekeeping
Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
Warehouse Management
Planning, arranging, and organizing goods and materials for the daily operation of a warehouse.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Materials Handler II field include Customer Service (7%), Housekeeping (4%), Warehouse Management (2%), Data Entry (1%), and Inventory Management (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Customer Service £31,284
Customer Service
£31,284
7%
Housekeeping £30,406
Housekeeping
£30,406
4%
Warehouse Management £29,822
Warehouse Management
£29,822
2%
Data Entry £29,529
Data Entry
£29,529
1%
Inventory Management £29,529
Inventory Management
£29,529
1%
Customer Service
1.57%
Housekeeping
6.26%
Warehouse Management
5.03%
Data Entry
8.54%
Inventory Management
3.60%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Materials Handler II?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Materials Handler II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £31,576 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £29,454, and Manchester pays around £28,025 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Materials Handler I or Materials Handler II?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Materials Handler I makes less than a Materials Handler II. A Materials Handler I earns an average annual salary of £20,303. And a Materials Handler II earns an average annual salary of £29,237.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Materials Handler I
£15,241
£22,907
Entry Materials Handler
£15,307
£23,007
Forklift Operator/Materials Handler
£15,443
£28,309
Forklift/Jack Materials Handler I
£15,200
£22,846
Materials Planner II
£25,470
£44,407

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