Materials Controller

Morson Talent; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Talent is recruiting for a Materials Controller in Chester. This standalone stores-based role operates on a 37-hour weekly shift pattern (days and nights: 08:00-17:00, 18:00-05:00).

You will manage goods-in/out, maintain stock records and use ERP/stock control systems to track material movements. The ideal candidate will have warehouse or stores experience, an active forklift licence, and the ability to work independently in an engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and forklift licence.
• Experience in warehousing, stores or materials handling.
• Experience using ERP or stock management systems.
• Good organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Confident using computers and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a Materials Controller or Stores role.
• An experienced Warehouse Operative looking to develop into a Materials Controller will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage goods-in and goods-out activities.
• Maintain accurate stock records and update ERP/stock control systems.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate material movements.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries and collections.
• Manage repairable items and associated shipping documentation.
• Support stocktakes, audits and inventory reporting.
• Coordinate deliveries and collections between operational sites.
• Work closely with Operations, Procurement and Logistics teams.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and quality procedures.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Forklift Licence

Warehousing Experience

Materials Handling

ERP / Stock Systems

Attention To Detail

Organised

Engineering/Manufacturing Environment

Materials Controller Experience

Warehouse Background

Job description

We are recruiting for a Materials Controller to join a leading organisation within the rail industry, based at their Chester depot. This is working on a shift pattern basis, working 37 hours per week (combination of days and nights, 08:00-17:00 on days and 18:00-05:00 on nights).

This is a standalone stores-based role, ideal for someone with experience in warehousing, stores, stock control or logistics, ideally within an engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage goods-in and goods-out activities.

Maintain accurate stock records and update ERP/stock control systems.

Monitor inventory levels and coordinate material movements.

Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries and collections.

Manage repairable items and associated shipping documentation.

Support stocktakes, audits and inventory reporting.

Coordinate deliveries and collections between operational sites.

Work closely with Operations, Procurement and Logistics teams.

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and quality procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and able to work independently.

Full UK driving licence.

Valid forklift truck licence.

Previous experience in a warehouse, stores or materials handling environment.

Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Confident using computers and maintaining accurate records.

Experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Experience using ERP or stock management systems.

Previous experience in a Materials Controller or Stores role.

An experienced Warehouse Operative looking to develop into a Materials Controller position will also be considered.