Materials Controller

JMC Aviation; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment company in Chester is seeking a Materials Controller. The role involves managing stock levels, ordering materials, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have experience in a similar role, ERP system familiarity, and strong organizational skills. Join a firm dedicated to equal opportunity and workplace diversity.

Benefits

Industry-leading compliance support

Fast onboarding

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or logistics.
• Experience with supply chain management tools.
• Ability to maintain stock to relevant KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage part/tool levels via stock management system.
• Order materials based on maintenance needs.
• Organize materials in the warehouse.

Skills

Experience in a Materials Controller role

Knowledge of ERP software systems

Organizational skills

Experience operating a counterbalance forklift

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Materials Controller

Location: Chester

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive DOE

Responsibilities

• Managing part / tool levels via stock management system and ERP software
• Placing tooling orders with approved suppliers and monitoring order fulfilment
• Organising and managing materials / products in the Warehouse (Stores)
• Ensuring waste material (FOD) is disposed of correctly
• Ordering materials in accordance with maintenance needs and demand
• Ensuring that tooling calibration certificates are specified and supplied for all applicable tools and gauges
• Shipments of parts and tools including dangerous goods

Candidate Requirements

• Essential:
  • Previous experience in a Materials Controller / Warehouse Coordinator role within manufacturing, warehousing, or logistics
  • Experience with supply chain management / ERP software systems
  • Maintaining stock (tooling and parts) availability to relevant KPI's
  • Book parts out to work orders as requested by Team Leaders and Manufacturing Operatives
  • Experience of picking & kitting of parts
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
  • Experience operating a counterbalance forklift
• Desirable:
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills
  • Ability to work independently

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

• Industry-leading compliance support
• Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Placements across the globe
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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