Material Controller - Nights

Manpower Group (UK); Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) in Cheltenham seeks an experienced Materials Controller to manage material flow, stock control, and kitting readiness for programme ramp-ups. The role engages closely with ERP processes and production planning to deliver quality, safety, and cost improvements.

The position is a 12-month contract on a night shift (Mon-Thu, 9pm–6:15am) with a pay rate of £26.33 PAYE. You will perform material handling, ERP transactions, and collaborate with operations to optimise delivery times

Qualifications

• Strong communication (written and verbal).
• Material handling experience in manufacturing, including ESD/MSD.
• Working knowledge of ERP or inventory systems.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving.
• IT literate with confidence using PC tools.
• Ability to prioritise and work well with the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, label and physically move materials.
• Control stock to aerospace standards.
• Raise and complete inventory transactions in the ERP system.
• Process Work Orders for Operations against the Production Plan.
• Fulfil material requests accurately and on time.
• Attend daily performance review rhythms and review KPI results.
• Troubleshoot queries and resolve issues quickly.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce inventory losses and improve turnaround time.

Skills

Communication

Materials handling

ERP systems

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Materials Controller
Pay Rate: £26.33 PAYE
Duration: 12 months
Shift: Nights - Monday to Thursday 9pm to 6:15am

Location: Cheltenham

Are you an experienced Materials Controller with ERP experience? Join our client in Cheltenham to help deliver world-class material flow, accurate stock control, quality presentation, and kitting readiness for programme ramp-ups and integration-making an immediate impact on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

What you'll be doing:

• Pick, pack, label and physically move materials
• Control stock to aerospace standards
• Raise and complete inventory transactions in the business system (ERP)
• Process Work Orders for Operations against the Production Plan
• Fulfil material requests accurately and on time
• Attend daily performance review rhythms and review KPI results
• Troubleshoot queries and resolve issues quickly
• Support continuous improvement to reduce inventory losses and improve turnaround time

What you'll bring:

• Strong communication (written and verbal)
• Material handling experience in manufacturing, including ESD/MSD
• Working knowledge of ERP or inventory systems
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving
• IT literate with confidence using PC tools
• Ability to prioritise and work well with the wider team

Additional information:

• Monday-Thursday night shift