Material Controller

-; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Cheltenham seeks a Material Controller to enhance material flow and inventory accuracy. This role involves stock management according to aerospace standards, processing work orders, and fulfilling material requests. Candidates should possess solid material handling experience and competence in ERP systems. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits plan including a non-contributory pension and medical cover. Security clearance required.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Core medical cover

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• IT literate including PC confidence and experience with ERP planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Support material flow and inventory accuracy.
• Manage stock control per aerospace standards.
• Perform inventory transactions within a business system.
• Maintain housekeeping to ensure performance.
• Process Work Orders in line with Production Plan.
• Fulfil Material requests as required.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Material handling experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to manage priorities

Collaborative work skills

Working knowledge of an ERP system

Planning and organizational skills

Attention to detail and problem-solving

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

In this role you will be a Material Controller in a storage facility alongside a Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) manufacturing area. This role has a strong emphasis on ensuring world‑class standards of material flow, storage, accuracy, quality, and kitting in readiness for the PCB program ramp‑ups and integration.

Essential Responsibilities

In this role you will carry out a range of key activities to support material flow and inventory accuracy for the PCB program ramp‑ups.

Role Summary / Purpose

• Provide practical support to complete a combination of tasks, including:
• Physical movement of material – picking, packing, labeling etc.
• Control of stock in line with aerospace standards
• Inventory transactions within a business system
• Housekeeping to upkeep performance
• Process Work Orders for the Operations team in line with 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 turn‑around‑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 wider team.
• Working knowledge of an ERP system.
• Moderate planning and organizational skills.
• High level of attention to detail and effective problem‑solving approach.

Qualification / Requirements

IT literate including 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, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work‑life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE Aerospace we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• 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. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No