Material Controller – Export – Full Time – Stevenage

Catering; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

22 days holiday

Christmas shutdown

Virtual Care GP Service

Job summary

Catering in Stevenage is seeking a Material Controller – Export to own the export process from order review to despatch. You will ensure shipments are accurate, properly documented and ready to move on time, while keeping records complete and issues moving quickly to resolution.

We value candidates with proven export or customs experience, strong UK export knowledge and excellent communication with customers and internal teams. This permanent role starts ASAP with progression and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven export, international shipping or customs experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK export paperwork, Incoterms and HS codes.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work under pressure.
• Clear communication with customers, couriers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare export paperwork and destination documents.
• Check orders, Incoterms, HS codes, origin, values and EORI before release.
• Book shipments with couriers and freight forwarders; produce labels and instructions.
• Pack and prepare goods for export while preserving quality and traceability.
• Spot and address compliance risks, including licenses and sanctions checks.
• Resolve customs queries and documentation issues with customers and partners.
• Maintain accurate shipment records in internal systems.

Skills

Export experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

MS Office Suite

Carrier platforms

Job description

Material Controller – Export

Ready to take ownership of international shipments and keep export orders moving without a hitch? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established Stevenage distribution business where accuracy, pace and great teamwork really matter.

Youll be part of a close-knit team in a clean, bright warehouse environment, working hands-on with customers, couriers, freight forwarders and internal teams to get goods packed, documented and despatched correctly.

The role in a nutshell

As Material Controller – Export, youll own the export process from order review to despatch. Youll make sure shipments are accurate, compliant, properly documented and ready to move on time, while keeping records complete and issues moving quickly to resolution.

What youll be doing:

• Preparing accurate export paperwork, including commercial invoices, packing lists, carrier documents, certificates of origin and destination-specific documents.
• Checking orders, shipping instructions, Incoterms, HS codes, origin, values, weights, EORI details and customer requirements before release.
• Booking shipments with approved couriers, carriers and freight forwarders, producing clear labels and shipping instructions.
• Packing and preparing goods for export while maintaining product integrity, traceability and safe working practices.
• Spotting compliance risks early, including licences, end-user checks, sanctions screening, dangerous goods and missing approvals.
• Resolving customs queries, documentation issues, delays and delivery exceptions with customers, couriers and internal teams.
• Keeping shipment, tracking and export records accurate in internal systems and supporting the wider Operations team when priorities shift.

What youll bring:

• Proven export, international shipping, freight forwarding or customs experience.
• Strong UK export knowledge, including customs paperwork, Incoterms, HS/commodity codes, country of origin, EORI, values, weights and shipment details.
• Awareness of export controls, sanctions, licensing, dangerous goods and restricted-party checks.
• Sharp attention to detail, great organisation and a calm approach when priorities change.
• Clear communication with customers, couriers, freight forwarders and internal teams.
• Good Outlook and Microsoft Office skills, plus confidence learning internal systems and carrier/customs platforms.

Youll thrive here if you are

• Hands-on, organised and confident taking ownership of the detail.
• Customer-focused, collaborative and comfortable working at pace.
• Happy to complete and maintain procedure-based training and refresher training.

The package

• £28,000 rising to £30,000 after 6 months
• Permanent role with ASAP start
• Pension
• 22 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown
• Virtual Care GP Service

Salary: £28000/annum Rising to £30,000 after 6 months

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire