Material Inventory Controller

Searchability; Carterton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability is seeking a Material Inventory Controller at Brize Norton to support warehouse and logistics operations for aircraft materials.

You will handle stock movements, SAP transactions, and paperwork in line with aviation standards, ensuring accurate inventory and timely availability for maintenance and flying programmes. A full UK driving licence and SAP/Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence – essential.
• Experience in material support, inventory control or warehouse roles.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of EASA Part 145 regulations.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations.
• Strong organisational skills and accurate stock control.
• Good written and verbal English.
• Counterbalance or reach truck licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process material orders and movements in line with operational priorities.
• Unloads, handles, picks, packs and stores materials per logistics and airworthiness requirements.
• Complete accurate SAP transactions and confirm stock movements.
• Sort and link paperwork to parts; maintain documentation during packing.
• Support inbound and outbound warehouse activities, including receiving and dispatch.
• Carry out stock checks and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Report process errors and system issues to management promptly.
• Adhere to quality procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across warehouse functions to ensure material availability for maintenance and flying programme requirements.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MATERIAL INVENTORY CONTROLLER

• £24.47 per hour Umbrella | Initial 6-month contract
• Brize Norton, Oxfordshire | Full-time, fully on-site
• BPSS clearance required Driving licence essential | SAP and material handling experience required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client operates within the aerospace and defence sector, delivering essential support services to the Royal Air Force to maintain the airworthiness and operational readiness of its aircraft fleet, both in the UK and overseas. Working as part of a specialist aviation support team, they are looking for a Material Inventory Controller to support warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring materials are accurately managed and available to meet critical maintenance and flying programme requirements.

THE MATERIAL INVENTORY CONTROLLER ROLE:

As a Material Inventory Controller, you will join the logistics and warehouse team at Brize Norton, supporting the effective handling, movement and management of materials required to maintain aircraft availability and meet operational commitments. Working closely with the material demand team and warehouse management, you will ensure stock movements, warehouse transactions and associated documentation are completed accurately and in accordance with company procedures and aviation regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing material orders and movements in line with operational priorities.
• Ensuring materials are unloaded, handled, picked, packed and stored in accordance with logistics and airworthiness requirements.
• Completing accurate warehouse management system transactions and confirming physical stock movements within SAP.
• Ensuring relevant paperwork and documentation are correctly sorted, linked to parts and maintained throughout the packing process.
• Supporting inbound and outbound warehouse activities, including receiving, dispatch and general material handling.
• Carrying out stock checks and ensuring inventory records remain accurate.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Reporting process errors and system issues to management or team leaders promptly.
• Adhering to company quality procedures and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working collaboratively across warehouse functions to ensure materials are available to support maintenance and flying programme requirements.

MATERIAL INVENTORY CONTROLLER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Full UK driving licence – essential.
• Previous experience in a material support, inventory control, warehouse or supply chain role.
• Proficiency in warehouse management and information systems, particularly SAP, alongside Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of EASA Part 145 regulations.
• Understanding of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
• Strong organisational skills, with a methodical and accurate approach to stock control and documentation.
• Ability to multitask, work effectively within a team and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Good written and verbal English.
• A current counterbalance or reach truck forklift licence would be advantageous but is not essential.