Materials Controller

Freightliner; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Freightliner, the UK's largest intermodal logistics operator, seeks a Materials Controller at the Ipswich Vehicle Maintenance Facility. The role involves materials management, logistics coordination, and offers competitive pay, career progression, and strong employee benefits. Join a supportive and diverse team dedicated to safety and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Final-salary pension scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Life assurance scheme

Health treatment reimbursement

Discounts on new cars

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Materials Controller or Logistics Coordinator.
• Good understanding of material procurement processes.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing goods inwards and storing materials correctly.
• Issuing of material and stock counting.
• Liaising with production teams across sites.

Skills

Materials control

Purchase order processing

Logistics

Material procurement

Tools

Forklift qualification

Job description

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Freightliner was recently voted Rail Freight Company of the Year at the 2024 Multimodal Awards. We are a proud WORK180 endorsed employer for women, highlighting the company’s commitment to increased diversity and a supportive work culture for all employees.

Materials Controller

Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd

Location: Ipswich

Who are we looking for?

A vacancy has arisen for a Materials Controller to be based at our Ipswich Vehicle Maintenance Facility (IVMF) located near to Ipswich Train Station. The successful candidate will join the Stores team at Ipswich VMF and will assist with the day to day running of the Stores. The role is 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

On your first day, we’ll expect you to have:

• Demonstrable knowledge of materials control, purchase order processing and logistics.
• A good understanding of material procurement / purchasing processes.
• Demonstrable experience within a Materials Controller or Logistics Coordinator role.
• A Forklift qualification and a full UK Driving Licence.

What your key responsibilities will be:

• Managing goods inwards and storing materials correctly.
• Raising requisitions.
• Preparation of material to ship for overhaul.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Stock counting.
• Issuing of material.
• Expediting orders.
• Monitoring the utilisation of materials on site.
• Liaising with both the stores and production teams across our other Freightliner sites as required.
• Ensuring housekeeping is maintained to the highest standard to improve efficiency and safety at all times.

Our perks and benefits

Our people are our most important asset. We strive to empower our employees, ensuring they are trained and competent, fit for work, always informed, and completely engaged in our culture that places safety and wellbeing firmly at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer considerable career progression, and a rewarding career in an award-winning team alongside:

• Competitive pay
• Fantastic final-salary pension scheme after an initial qualifying period
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Access to the company's life assurance scheme
• A range of benefits to make your own so you can get the most of your work and home life which will also help save you money and hassle. From reimbursement on health treatments, to savings on new cars.

This post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening and successful DBS background checks.

Could it be time to start your career journey with us?

Apply today!

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.