Material Controller - North Wales

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD; Holywell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation Allowance

Job summary

Ledwood in North Wales is seeking a Material Controller to oversee receipt, storage and distribution of on-site materials for a major project at Point of Ayr.

You will maintain inventory accuracy, coordinate with QA/QC, ensure compliance with HSE, BS standards, and support timely material availability to avoid delays.

The role is on-site for 18–24 months, with site-specific hours and accommodation allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience in Oil/Gas/Nuclear on-site construction environments.
• Physically capable of handling materials manually.
• CCNSG Safety Passport and Safety Medical are required.

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming materials against delivery notes and orders.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels.
• Ensure materials are stored safely and in compliance with BS/UK regulations.
• Prepare and submit material status reports.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections.
• Issue materials to site teams and track allocations.
• Support audits with auditable records.

Skills

Inventory management

Materials handling

QA/QC liaison

MS Excel

Safety compliance

Education

CCNSG Safety Passport

Safety Critical Medical

Tools

Inventory software

MS Office

Job description

• Location Point of Ayr Gas Terminal,Talacre,Point of Ayr, CH8 9RD,United Kingdom

Ledwood are looking to recruit a Material Controller to join our team at Point of Ayr, North Wales

Your Role will be:

The Material Controller is responsible for ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, control, and distribution of materials on site in line with project requirements. The role supports construction activities by maintaining accurate inventory, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and project specifications, and enabling timely availability of materials to avoid delays and cost overruns.

Requirements

Your new position will involve:

• Verify all incoming materials against delivery notes, purchase orders, and specifications
• Inspect materials for correct quantity, quality, and compliance upon delivery
• Coordinate with QA/QC personnel for formal inspections where required
• Identify, report, and quarantine damaged or non-compliant materials in line with procedures
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records using manual logs or digital systems
• Monitor and control minimum and maximum stock levels to ensure material availability
• Conduct regular stock checks, cycle counts, and periodic audits
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies promptly
• Ensure materials are stored in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and project requirements
• Implement appropriate storage solutions, including weather protection and material segregation
• Apply correct handling and preservation techniques to prevent damage, deterioration, or contamination
• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations and site safety procedures
• Issue materials to site teams based on authorised material requisitions
• Maintain accurate records of material allocation and usage across work areas
• Track and monitor high-value, critical, or long-lead materials
• Support site teams in ensuring efficient material utilisation
• Maintain comprehensive material registers, logs, and tracking systems
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly material status reports
• Ensure full traceability of materials from receipt through to installation/use
• Maintain proper filing of delivery notes, inspection records, and issue documentation
• Ensure all materials meet project specifications, British Standards (BS), and UK regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate and auditable records
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements
  • Environmental and sustainability policies
  • Applicable ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001)
• Liaise effectively with key stakeholders, including:
  • Site Managers
  • Engineers
  • Procurement Teams
  • Suppliers and Subcontractors
• Attend site coordination and logistics meetings as required
• Proactively identify and resolve material-related issues to avoid project delays.

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Ability to communicate effectively within a team
• Take responsibility and accountability for their own actions
• Demonstrates commitment to always working safely and adhering to PPE requirements
• Flexibility to comply with company and client requirements
• Adaptable in utilising skills outside of core discipline
• Ability to work with other team members / disciplines and in a multi - cultural environment
• Desire for self-development; to learn and develop within the role and develop otherswhen required.
• Use of initiative/ be proactive to problem solve or work without direct supervision.
• Behaves in an honest, fair and ethical manner.
• Strong organisational, planning and time management

Efficient in Microsoft Office - e.g excel

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• Previous experience working within the Oil/Gas/Nuclear Industry in an on-site construction environment within a similar role.
• Physically capability to manually handle materials and goods for packaging/ unpacking distribution
• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport
• Valid Safety Critical Medical

Job preview

Project Specifics

The position will be based onsite, starting ASAP for approx 18-24 months. This role will report into the Construction Lead and sits within the Procurement Department overseen by the Companies Procurement Manager.

Working Hours: 10.5 Hours Monday to Thursday, 7 hours Friday and 6 Hours Saturday (Working hours may change to suit the needs of the project).

Rate of Pay: Will be discussed with each applicant

Allowances: Accommodation Allowance is payable per night worked for any candidates that live over 40 miles from site. Travel Time and Rail Fare payment is also payable once per month during the designated site long weekend. (This allowance is only available on a PAYE basis)

Please note that due to our ongoing commitment to the current Ledwood workforce who have already shown interest in being a part of this team and have demonstrated that they the right attitude, skills and experience, some or all of the positions contained within this advert may be filled by the internal movement of existing employees. As a result, it is possible that no external hires may take place.