Material Controller (SAP Admin)

auto-scan; Crewe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15.80 per hour PAYE

Family Friendly Hours

Early finish on a Friday

Collaborative team environment

Free on-site secure car parking

World-Class manufacturing facilities

Job summary

auto-scan UK Ltd is seeking a proactive Material Controller in Crewe, within a luxury automotive manufacturing environment. You will own stock control across inbound and outbound operations, ensuring materials move efficiently to support production.

You’ll allocate NOK stock to inspection locations, support inventory management, and participate in stock reporting with SQA teams. Experience in manufacturing, supervisory exposure, and SAP knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must have previous stock control experience in manufacturing or logistics.
• Experience with Goods in/out stock control.
• Some supervisory or team-leading exposure is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work on own initiative.
• Knowledge of SAP is essential.

Responsibilities

• Own stock control across inbound and outbound operations to support production.
• Allocate NOK stock to inspection locations to ensure accurate inventory.Maintain clear communication across departments.
• Contribute to regular stock control reporting meetings with SQA teams.
• Identify issues and drive continuous improvement within the operation.

Skills

Stock control

SAP

Supervisory experience

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Material Controller

Location: Crewe, Cheshire, (CW1)

Company: auto-scan

Duration: Full-time, Permanent

Pay Rate: £15.80 per hour (£13.50 plus £2.30 site allowance)

About Us

auto-scan UK Ltd is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

The Role

We're looking for a proactive and organised Material Controller to join a fast-paced luxury automotive manufacturing environment, where precision and quality are at the heart of everything.

In this role, you'll take ownership of stock control activities across inbound and outbound operations, ensuring materials move efficiently through the business to support production demands.

You’ll also be responsible for allocating NOK stock to the appropriate inspection locations, supporting accurate inventory management and maintaining clear communication across departments.

Working closely with SQA teams, you’ll contribute to regular stock control reporting meetings, helping to identify issues and drive continuous improvement within the operation.

The ideal candidate will have previous stock control or materials coordination experience preferably within a manufacturing or logistics setting, along with some supervisory or team‑leading exposure which would be advantageous.

A good understanding and working knowledge of SAP is also essential.

We're looking for someone who is detail‑oriented, confident working in a dynamic environment, and able to build strong working relationships across the wider operation.

In return, the successful candidate will be rewarded with a basic hourly rate of £13.50 plus a site allowance incentive of £2.30 per hour, totalling an hourly rate of £15.80 (PAYE).

Based in the Crewe area, this role is commutable from Winsford, Nantwich, Northwich, Chester, Wrexham, Whitchurch, Congleton, Knutsford, Macclesfield and Stoke on Trent, amongst many other areas of Cheshire and Staffordshire regions.

We are specialist service providers to the vehicle manufacturing industry and their supply chains, and this is an excellent opportunity to join our team.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic DBS Criminal Record Check and all applications are treated in the strictest of confidence.

Working Hours

06:30 to 15:00 Monday to Thursday*

06:30 to 12:00 Friday*

• Flexible for unexpected jobs coming in or if overtime is required

Requirements

• Previous warehouse experience is essential preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Experience of Goods in/out stock control
• Previous supervisory experience of managing small teams would be desirable
• Knowledge and experience of using SAP is essential
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work using your own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities and strict adherence to deadlines

Benefits

• £15.80 per hour PAYE
• Family Friendly Hours
• Early finish on a Friday
• Collaborative team environment
• Free on-site secure car parking
• World-Class manufacturing facilities

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auto-scan UK Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Join auto-scan UK Ltd and be a part of a team dedicated to driving excellence in the automotive industry!

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