Material Controller or Storesperson

Randstad CPE; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a highly organised Material Controller/Storesperson for a 6-month contract role in Bracknell. The successful candidate will manage the delivery and inventory of materials on a busy construction site, ensuring efficiency in operations. Requires prior experience in inventory management and strong organisational skills. Competitive daily rate offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management or similar role.
• Strong planning skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in the construction or housebuilding industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily/weekly material call-off process.
• Manage on-site material inventories with stock checks.
• Schedule and manage inbound deliveries.
• Oversee ordering of general site consumables.
• Monitor material usage to minimise waste.
• Maintain delivery notes and inventory logs.

Skills

Inventory management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of building materials

Job description

Overview

Randstad CPE is seeking a highly organised Material Controller/Storesperson to join our team on a busy construction site in Bracknell. This is a crucial 6-month contract role responsible for ensuring all materials are delivered on time, to the correct location, and in the right quantities to maintain build efficiency and eliminate delays.

• Job Title: Material Controller or Storesperson
• Location: Bracknell, Berkshire
• Contract: 6-Month -Temp
• Pay: upto £220.00 Day Rate ( depending on experience)

You will be the vital link between the site management team, subcontractors, and suppliers, managing the call-off process for all key trades and site consumables.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for coordinating and managing the daily/weekly material call-off process for bricklayers, carpenters, plumbers, and other key trade subcontractors.
• Manage all on-site material inventories, performing regular stock checks and ensuring accurate records are maintained to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Coordinate with suppliers and transport companies to schedule and manage inbound deliveries, ensuring materials are offloaded, stored safely, and distributed to the correct work areas on time.
• Oversee the ordering and supply of general site consumables (PPE, tools, small fixings, etc.).
• Monitor material usage and liaise with the site team to minimise waste and damage.
• Maintain all delivery notes, purchase orders, and inventory logs for audit and tracking purposes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in inventory management, material ordering, or a similar logistics/coordination role.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable liaising with Site Managers, trade subcontractors, and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) for tracking and reporting.
• Experience working within the construction or housebuilding industry.
• Knowledge of common building materials (bricks, timber, plumbing components, etc.) and the typical site logistics of a large residential development.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.