Material Controller

BILFINGER; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and maintenance provider is seeking a Material Controller to manage onsite materials at Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater. The role involves ensuring equipment availability, processing orders through SAP, and maintaining stock levels. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. This position is permanent and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the UK’s Nuclear new build sector.

Qualifications

• 5 years in a similar role desirable.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels for efficient equipment availability.
• Control incoming and outgoing inspection equipment and materials.
• Process orders using SAP.

Skills

Relationship building

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider supporting customers across various markets including chemical, petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables, and food & beverage. We focus on enhancing asset efficiency, ensuring high availability, and reducing maintenance costs.

Our extensive experience covers offshore and onshore facilities, specialising in asset management throughout all lifecycle phases—from consulting and engineering to manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

We have a workforce of over 4,500 skilled employees operating from 14 strategic industrial hubs, committed to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and quality.

Job Title: Material Controller

Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset

Rotation: 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off

Position: Permanent

Main Purpose

The Material Controller manages onsite equipment, materials, and consumables, ensuring calibration and availability align with the delivery schedule.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels to ensure suitable and efficient equipment availability.
• Act as the Inspection Equipment Focal Point, controlling all incoming and outgoing inspection equipment, consumables, and materials.
• Process orders using SAP for equipment, materials, and consumables.
• Manage calibration schedules and equipment replacement.
• Perform stock checks as needed.
• Track equipment utilisation and attrition, reporting monthly to the Project Manager.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Manage goods receipt via SAP.
• Support inventory flow management.
• Conduct spot checks on equipment and facilities.
• Perform minor repairs to ensure equipment availability.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding lead times and delivery schedules.
• Prepare equipment packs for handover.
• Act as site equipment focal point per SAL-INP-NDT-PRO-007.

Experience and Qualifications

• 5 years in a similar role (desirable).
• Strong relationship-building and commercial awareness.
• Proven track record.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Bilfinger UK's growing inspection team at Hinkley Point C, supporting the future of the UK's Nuclear new build sector.

For inquiries, contact 01224 246246.

Bilfinger UK Limited - Logistics - Permanent - Other - Bilfinger Office