Material Controller

Stannah; Andover; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Bonus Scheme

Holiday scheme

Pension Scheme

SimplyHealth Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Long Service award

Discount Rewards Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Job summary

Stannah Stairlift is seeking a Material Controller to join our Andover manufacturing team. You will support purchasing and operations, ensuring materials are ordered, received, booked in and available for production to minimise downtime.

This full-time role runs 42 hours per week from 07:00 to 16:45 Monday-Thursday, and 07:00-12:00 on Fridays, on a permanent contract. Previous experience in stores, inventory or material replenishment is preferred, with a focus on stock accuracy and health and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a stores, inventory, or material replenishment role
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload
• Good understanding of health & safety within a manufacturing environment
• IT literate with experience using stock systems and Microsoft packages

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift trucks and perform daily checks
• Manage deliveries, check in goods and distribute to production
• Monitor stock levels across production cells and place orders as needed
• Investigate stock discrepancies, invoices and returns
• Support continuous improvement of inventory flow and housekeeping
• Carry out perpetual inventory counts and assist annual stock takes
• Respond quickly to stock shortages to minimise downtime

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Stock management

IT literacy

Health & safety

Tools

Stock systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Business Division: Home Accessibility Manufacturing
• Employment Type : Permanent
• Referral Bonus: No

Company Description

Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company.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.

Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business.The family is in their fifth 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, andhomelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.

Job Description

Material Controller Jobs in Andover at Stannah - Join Our Team!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Material Controller to join Stannah Stairlift, based at Watt Close and surrounding areas.

This role will involve providing a vital support service across the manufacturing operation, working closely with Purchasing and Operations teams to minimise downtime. You will ensure all materials and components are ordered, delivered, booked in, and available at point of use to keep production running efficiently.

As a Material Controller, you will work 42 hours a week,07:00 - 16:45 Monday - Thursday, 07:00 - 12:00 Fridayon a permanent contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong inventory, materials handling, or manufacturing experience looking to take the next step within a fast-paced production environment.

• Operate forklift trucks safely, carrying out daily checks and reporting faults
• Manage deliveries, ensuring all goods are checked, booked in, and distributed appropriately
• Monitor and order materials to maintain optimal stock levels across production cells
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, invoice queries, and returns
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across inventory control and material flow
• Carry out perpetual inventory (PI) counts and support annual stock takes
• Respond quickly to stock shortages to minimise production downtime
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the yard and storage areas
• Previous experience in a stores, inventory, or material replenishment role
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload
• Good understanding of health & safety within a manufacturing environment
• IT literate with experience using stock systems and Microsoft packages

Additional Information

• Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
• Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

#HA

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect.Our employees are the heart of our business.

We 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!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.