Material Controller

Gi Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is searching for an experienced Material Controller in Luton pay £21-£22 per hour. The ideal candidate will possess a background in aerospace or engineering and will demonstrate proficiency in SAP and Teamcenter, along with excellent organizational and communication skills. This is a temporary position with a Monday to Friday work schedule, totaling 37 hours per week, and may extend beyond the initial six-month period.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or engineering with hands-on production experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and BoMs.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials across the manufacturing chain.
• Expedite production items and update progress.
• Collaborate with various operational teams.

Skills

Knowledge of SAP

Technical drawing interpretation

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

Material Controller / Luton / £21-£22 per hour

Are you an experienced Material Controller with a background in aerospace or engineering? Our client, a leader in advanced manufacturing, is seeking a highly organised and technically capable individual to join their team and support the delivery of complex products to schedule.

We're looking for someone who understands engineering operations – from interpreting drawings and Bills of Materials (BoMs) to managing route cards and production orders in SAP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage materials across the manufacturing chain to meet build standards and production schedules.
• Expedite internal production items and provide accurate progress updates.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and Quality Assurance teams.
• Use SAP and Teamcenter to ensure production orders reflect the latest specifications.
• Attend MRB meetings and implement actions to resolve material issues.
• Support kit delivery across manufacturing and engineering areas.

Ideal person:

• A background in aerospace or engineering, ideally with hands‑on experience in production environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and BoMs.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and Teamcenter.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving and continuous improvement focus.
• Awareness of ESD and FOD is advantageous.

This is a 6 month temporary position with the potential to extend.

Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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