Materials Controller

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,410 - 32,279; Full time

Job summary

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd in Leeds is seeking a meticulous Materials Controller to join our busy maintenance and engineering operation. You will ensure materials are received, stored and issued to support production and maintenance teams, with a strong focus on accuracy, traceability and safety.

The role offers a Monday–Friday pattern with flexible start and finish times. Responsibilities include managing goods inwards, raising requisitions and purchase orders, loading/unloading

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of materials control, stock management and purchasing processes.
• Experience processing purchase orders and managing inventory.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage goods inwards and ensure correct storage.
• Raise requisitions and purchase orders.
• Prepare materials for shipment and overhaul.
• Load and unload deliveries safely.
• Issue materials to operational teams.
• Carry out stock counts and inventory control.
• Monitor material usage and stock levels.
• Expedite orders and liaise with suppliers.
• Maintain housekeeping to promote efficiency and safety.
• Record-keeping and collaboration with stores and operations.

Skills

Materials control

Stock management

Purchasing

Inventory control

Planning

IT skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence

Full UK Driving Licence

Eligibility to drive company vehicles

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence

Job description

Materials Controller

Location: Leeds

Salary: GBP29,345

Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week (Flexible start and finish times)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Materials Controller to join a busy maintenance and engineering operation in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with a background in materials control, logistics, stores, or supply chain operations.

Working within the Stores team, you will play a key role in ensuring materials and components are received, controlled, stored and distributed efficiently to support operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing goods inwards and ensuring materials are stored correctly and accurately.
• Raising requisitions and purchase orders.
• Preparing materials for shipment and overhaul.
• Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Issuing materials to operational teams.
• Carrying out stock counts and inventory control activities.
• Monitoring material usage and stock levels.
• Expediting orders and liaising with suppliers where required.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards to promote efficiency and safety.
• Working closely with stores and operational teams to ensure material availability.
• Following company procedures and maintaining accurate records.

About You

• Strong understanding of materials control, stock management and purchasing processes.
• Experience processing purchase orders and managing inventory.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Essential Requirements

• Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Eligibility to drive company vehicles in accordance with the company's motor insurance policy.
• Maximum of 6 penalty points.

Desirable Experience

• Telehandler operating experience.
• Overhead crane operating experience.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, heavy industry or rail environments.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday.
• 39 hours per week.
• Flexible start times between 7:00am and 10:00am.
• 8 hour working day with a 30 minute unpaid break.

This role offers excellent flexibility and work life balance while working within a fast paced operational environment.

Additional Information

• Employment references.
• Medical assessment.
• Drug and Alcohol screening.
• DBS and background checks.

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer committed to equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are those of an employment consultancy business.