Material Controller

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Thanet District; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Bank holidays

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is recruiting a proactive Material Controller for a well‑established manufacturing business in Thanet, Kent. This hands‑on role ensures materials move efficiently from goods‑in through to production, with a strong focus on stock accuracy and timely availability.

Working closely with purchasing and production teams, you will support operations, maintain inventories, and follow quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Well-organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience within manufacturing, electronics, stores or warehouse environments.
• Strong communication skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• SAP knowledge would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Kitting and issuing materials for production orders
• Identifying, reporting and helping resolve material shortages
• Managing and replenishing Kanban systems
• Carrying out goods-in inspections and quality checks
• Controlling safety‑critical components in line with company procedures
• Replenishing production consumables
• Completing routine stock checks and stocktaking activities
• Maintaining accurate inventory records
• Liaising with purchasing and production teams to ensure smooth material flow
• Following company policies, procedures and quality standards

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Material Controller, Full Time, 39 Hours, £12.71 per Hour, Monday to Friday, Manufacturing Environment, Stock Control, Goods In, Kitting & Production Support, Great Benefits Including 23 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays, SAP Experience Advantageous

Material Controller

Thanet, Kent

Full Time, 39 Hours per Week

£12.71 per Hour

About the Role

Morgan Jones is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and successful manufacturing business seeking a proactive and organised Material Controller to join their team. This is a hands-on role that will play an important part in ensuring materials and components move efficiently from goods-in through to production. Working closely with purchasing and production teams, you will help maintain stock accuracy, support manufacturing operations and ensure materials are available when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Kitting and issuing materials for production orders
• Identifying, reporting and helping resolve material shortages
• Managing and replenishing Kanban systems
• Carrying out goods-in inspections and quality checks
• Controlling safety‑critical components in line with company procedures
• Replenishing production consumables
• Completing routine stock checks and stocktaking activities
• Maintaining accurate inventory records
• Liaising with purchasing and production teams to ensure smooth material flow
• Following company policies, procedures and quality standards

What We're Looking For

• Well‑organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience within manufacturing, electronics, stores or warehouse environments
• Strong communication skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to follow processes and procedures accurately
• Comfortable undertaking manual handling duties
• SAP knowledge would be advantageous

Why Join Our Client?

• Monday to Thursday: 08:00 to 17:00
• Friday: 08:00 to 13:00
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing business
• Supportive team environment

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.