Material Controller - Nights

Manpower UK Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 64,271,000 - 86,608,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK Ltd in Cheltenham is seeking a Materials Controller for a 12‑month night-shift contract. You will manage material flow, stock accuracy, and kitting readiness to support programme ramp-ups and integration efforts.

With ERP experience, you will raise and process inventory transactions, support production planning, and ensure timely material requests while maintaining high safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards.

Qualifications

• ERP experience in manufacturing environments.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in stock control.
• Ability to interpret production plans and orders.
• Proficient IT skills and PC tool usage.
• Strong communication, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ERP experience

Stock control

Material handling

Kitting readiness

Strong communication

Tools

ERP software

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