Materials Controller

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Material Controller to manage goods flow at a rail depot in Chester. This role involves receiving and processing materials, maintaining stock records, and ensuring compliance with HSQE requirements. The ideal candidate will have a forklift licence, previous materials control experience, and strong organisational skills. This position offers £22.63 per hour for a 40-hour work week on a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Forklift licence (counterbalance) is essential.
• Previous experience in stores, warehousing, or materials control preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills are necessary.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive goods and arrange them in designated locations.
• Pick, issue, and kit materials for operational use.
• Process all goods inwards and outwards, both physically and electronically.
• Maintain accurate stock records and system updates.
• Liaise with internal teams and customers regarding materials transactions and audits.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Forklift

Job description

Material Controller (Depot)
Chester GBP22.63 per hour 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 6-month contract

Ford & Stanley Talentwise are on the lookout for an organised and proactive Material Controller to support the smooth flow of goods and materials at CAF UK's rail depot in Chester. Joining a team of five that provides 24-hour coverage, this role is focused on the day shift only, ensuring critical components are received, stored, and issued efficiently to keep rolling stock projects on track.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive goods and arrange them in designated locations
• Pick, issue, and kit materials for operational use
• Process all goods inwards and outwards, both physically and electronically
• Maintain accurate stock records and system updates
• Liaise with internal teams and customers regarding materials transactions and audits
• Carry out deliveries and collections as required
• Assist with regular stocktakes and reporting
• Ensure compliance with all HSQE requirements

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Full UK driving licence
• Forklift licence (counterbalance)
• Previous experience in stores, warehousing, or materials control
• Computer literacy, including ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  

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  About Ford & Stanley Group

  Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

  1. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary.
  2. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract.
  3. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe.
  4. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way.

  Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

  Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.