Material Controller

GE Aerospace; Bishop's Cleeve; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-contributory pension

Life assurance

Group income protection

Core medical cover

Flexible holiday options

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bishop's Cleeve is seeking a Material Controller to manage material flow and stock control to ensure high standards in a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in material handling, along with the ability to work collaboratively and prioritize tasks effectively. This position supports flexible working arrangements and offers various benefits including a non-contributory pension and life assurance.

Qualifications

• IT literate and experienced in ERP planning systems.
• Moderate confidence with PC packages.

Responsibilities

• Physical movement of material including picking and packing.
• Control stock in accordance with aerospace standards.
• Conduct inventory transactions within a business system.
• Maintain housekeeping to ensure performance.
• Process Work Orders in line with production plans.
• Fulfil all material requests effectively.
• Review performance and discuss key performance indicators.
• Apply problem-solving skills for swift resolutions.
• Support leadership on process improvements.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Material handling experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to manage priorities

Collaborative working skills

Working knowledge of an ERP system

Planning and organisational skills

Attention to detail

Effective problem-solving approach

Tools

ERP planning systems

PC packages

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Job Description

The Material Controller will work in a storage facility adjacent to the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing area, ensuring world‑class standards of material flow, storage accuracy, quality, and kitting in preparation for PCB programme ramp‑ups and integration.

Responsibilities

• Physical movement of material – picking, packing, labelling etc.
• Control of stock in line with aerospace standards
• Inventory transactions within a business system
• Housekeeping to maintain performance
• Process Work Orders for the Operations team in line with the Production Plan
• Fulfil all material requests
• Attend daily rhythms to review performance and discuss key performance indicators.
• Apply problem‑solving skills to overcome queries and provide swift resolutions.
• Support Leadership on process improvement initiatives to improve turnaround‑time (TAT), reduce inventory losses, and develop world‑class material presentation.
• Deliver on personal goals agreed with Leadership relating to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Material handling experience in a manufacturing environment (including ESD, MSD)
• Ability to manage priorities in line with customer requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wider team
• Working knowledge of an ERP system
• Moderate planning and organisational skills
• High level of attention to detail and effective problem‑solving approach

Qualifications / Requirements

IT literate, moderate confidence with PC packages and experienced in use of ERP planning systems or an inventory management alternative.

Flexible Working

GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, recognising the benefits to employees of maintaining a positive work‑life balance.

Total Reward

GE Aerospace offers a flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, allowing freedom, choice and flexibility in receiving benefits and making savings where possible.

• Non‑contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Group income protection
• Core medical cover
• Holiday: hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. If BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, the candidate may not be eligible for the role and the offer may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. However, under UK immigration rules, a candidate who does not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available.

Relocation Assistance

None.