Material Controller

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation management company is seeking a Material Controller to manage the receipt, storage, and issue of aircraft parts. The candidate should have strong knowledge of aviation logistics and relevant IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel. Responsibilities include ensuring material compliance, maintaining stock levels, and liaising with airlines. The role requires two years of stores experience within aviation or a related field. Surrounding a fast-paced and pressurized environment, flexible shift work is necessary.

Benefits

Enhanced Loyalty Leave

Double pay on holidays

Enhanced Pension contributions

Family-friendly shift patterns

Private healthcare and insurance

Qualifications

• Excellent English in both verbal and written form.
• Two years stores experience within aviation or similar.
• Knowledge of AMOS and/or similar ERPs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all material received is undamaged and correct.
• Maintain stock levels accurately.
• Return unserviceable materials to airlines timely.

Skills

Aviation Logistics

Heavy lifting

IT Literacy

Microsoft Excel

Education

Secondary school level

Tools

MRO System

AMOS

Job description

Role: Material Controller

Location: London Gatwick

Hours: 12 hour shifts rotation of days and nights

Salary: £37,000 to £38,934

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure the station is compliant with internal & external regulatory requirements regarding the receipt, storage and issue of aircraft parts and equipment whilst maintaining cost effective stock management.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure all material received is undamaged, the correct quantity and accompanied by correct release documentation. Booking on to MRO System, placing items that fail inspection in to quarantine and liaising with airlines to resolve discrepancies. Placing acceptable received material into the secure store
• Ensure stock levels are correctly maintained.
• Return unserviceable material to airlines in good time, preventing any potential charges to the business.
• Ensure shelf life of components/material & tooling are not exceeded
• Collection and delivery of items from/to suppliers, couriers and security as required
• Issue of material to engineers whilst maintaining the MRO/AMOS system
• Comply with all internal/external audit requirements
• Other tasks as required to support an operational requirement

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

The role will operate within a pressurized and fast paced environment with reduced lead times and often working out of office hours. Shift work is required.

• Must be fit and able to deal with heavy/bulky items.
• Willing to assist at other locations when requested.

Qualification & Education

Secondary school level.

Excellent English in both verbal and written form.

Experience

Previous Aviation Logistics/Stores experience is preferred but training can be given to the right candidate.

MRO stores’ experience is preferred and an advantage, but training can be given.

AMOS stores experience is preferred and an advantage, but training can be given.

Training & Knowledge

• EASA PART 145 course can be provided.
• Knowledge of Goods in inspection and airworthiness certification is an advantage.
• A high level of IT literacy is required with proficient knowledge of Microsoft systems especially Excel.
• On-going training provided as required.

Who We’re Looking For

• Two years stores experience within aviation (or similar industry)
• Knowledge of AMOS and/or similar ERPs.
• Right to work in the UK is needed for this role

Benefits

• Enhanced Loyalty Leave: Annual leave that grows with your loyalty and allows you to buy and sell your leave
• Holiday Perks:Double pay on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day
• Enhanced Pension contributions:we will pay 7% employer contributions into the company pension scheme via Salary Sacrifice (if applicable)
• Balanced Shifts:Family-friendly 5-5-4 shift pattern for work life balance
• Other Benefits:Private healthcare & private dental, and life insurance