Material Controller Repair and Overhaul - 18 month Fixed Term Contract

GE Aviation; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Material Controller in Gloucester to ensure a smooth flow of materials to meet production targets. The role involves daily meetings, kitting presentation, and maintaining ERP integrity. Candidates should have strong Excel skills, experience with ERP systems, and the ability to work in a team. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Prior experience in material control preferable.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily Materials Fulfilment meeting.
• Creation of Work Orders for sub-components.
• Work closely with Production Controllers.
• Marshalling of material between cells.
• Material kitting & presentation to shop floor.
• Checking for any material shortages.
• Maintaining accuracy in ERP system.
• Control and implement Kanban systems.
• Application of problem-solving skills.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Attention to detail

Strong oral and written communication skills

Organized and able to manage multiple priorities

Problem solving skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Tools

Oracle ERP or another ERP system

Job description

Job Description Summary

At Dowty (a GE Aerospace company) we are hiring for a Material Controller to join our onsite Dowty team in Brockworth, Glos, for an 18mth fixed term contract. The objective of the Material Controller is to maintain uninterrupted flow of work through our shop to meet the production plan and customer on time delivery.

You will be required to facilitate resolution to any material issues preventing the plan being met and problem solve with different departments (Operation / Materials / Customer Operations). This is carried out within a compliant environment while maintaining the integrity of the Business System.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Attend daily Materials Fulfilment meeting to review material position, kitting priority & raise any concerns that require escalation.
• Creation of Work Orders for sub-components of assets received into the facility.
• Work closely with Production Controllers to understand kitting priorities in line with standard work in progress (SWIP).
• Marshalling of material between cells, and transfer of material between Original Equipment and Repair and Overhaul organizations.
• Material kitting & presentation to the shop floor in line with production plan.
• Checking for any material shortages before booking assets to stock.
• Maintaining accuracy and validation of stock in our ERP system and other manual trackers and maintain traceability records for manufactured parts.
• Effectively control/maintain/implement Kanban/pull systems.
• Application of problem-solving skills & can work with cross function teams.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge and experience of Oracle ERP or another ERP system.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Problem solving skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Prior experience in material control preferable.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No