Materials Controller

Delkia; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Materials Controller (Quality) to oversee and coordinate materials inventory. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient management, from receipt to distribution, in line with production schedules while maintaining compliance with quality standards. The position requires experience in materials control and proficiency in inventory management systems. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contributions of 5%

23 days holiday plus discretionary days

Healthcare cash plan

Volunteering time including 1 day for STEM activities

Free tea, coffee and fruit

Flexible working

Training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in materials control, storekeeping, or inventory coordination.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and warehouse processes.
• Basic proficiency in computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of materials and supplies.
• Receive and inspect incoming materials against purchase orders.
• Coordinate deliveries to production or project sites.

Skills

Materials Control

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management Systems

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Overview of the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Materials Controller (Quality) to manage, track, and coordinate the movement and inventory of materials throughout our operations. The ideal candidate will ensure materials are received, inspected, stored, and distributed accurately and efficiently, supporting production schedules and minimizing downtime while maintaining traceability. The role supports production by ensuring materials and builds conform to specifications, quality plans, and regulatory requirements, while maintaining accurate inventory control and supporting continuous improvement through lean methodologies.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels of materials and supplies.
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials and reconcile against purchase orders.
• Coordinate material deliveries to production or project sites as per schedule.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for material movements and transactions (Maintain traceability).
• Work closely with procurement, warehouse, and project teams to forecast material needs.
• Identify and report any material shortages, excesses, or quality issues.
• Ensure proper storage practices to maintain material quality and minimize loss or damage.
• Issue material to production in line with works order and build schedules.
• Conduct periodic inventory counts and audits to ensure stock accuracy.
• Assist with implementation and improvement of materials tracking systems.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and compliance procedures.
• Coordinate the return of unused, defective, or surplus materials to suppliers or central storage, ensuring appropriate documentation, labelling, and condition checks.
• Liaise with procurement and quality teams to manage and track return authorizations and credit notes where applicable.
• Co-ordinating with procurement and production to ship completed products to clients or testing facilities.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience as a Materials Controller, Storekeeper, Inventory Coordinator, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, inventory, and warehouse processes.
• Proficient in inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems).
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, email, etc.).

Nice to have

• Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and ITPs.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Experience in lean manufacturing, 5S, ISO9001.

Security and Compliance

• Subject to security clearance and background screening.
• Must be eligible to work in a nuclear and defence environment.

Armed Forces Covenant Commitment

• As an Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Member, we commit to ensuring Armed Forces personnel leaving the service and Armed Forces Veterans will be actively considered alongside other candidates. Please indicate your previous service in your application. This role has been mapped against RN/Army/RAF career streams and is closely aligned with NCO roles, such as Corporal Logistics.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Employer pension contributions of 5%
• 23 days holiday, plus 3 discretionary days to cover the Christmas closedown period (plus Bank Holidays)
• Birthday Day Off (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Healthcare cash plan – allowing you to reclaim the cost of everyday healthcare
• Volunteering time including 1 day for STEM related activities
• Professional Membership fees
• Free tea, coffee and fruit in the workplace
• Team collaboration and social events including a fully funded Christmas Party
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Flexible working
• Training and development
• Excellent company standards
• Company bonus scheme
• Great team spirit

Our Vision

To be the UK’s leading engineering and technology partner for safety-related and mission-critical systems.

Our Mission

To enable a safer, more resilient world through the provision of engineering and technological solutions. We take pride in our role as a partner for safety-critical systems, ensuring the protection of people, assets, and missions that matter most.

Our Values

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Integrity, trust and accountability
• Safety and security
• Client focused
• Positive social value and impact
• Continuous improvement

Our Purpose

At Delkia we are driven by our purpose to protect lives and critical assets.

Equal opportunities: Delkia is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

National security vetting: Please be aware that many roles working for Delkia will be subject to UK national security vetting restrictions. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and satisfy requirements for national security vetting clearance as appropriate.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch to discuss.

Note to Agencies: Delkia has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any unsolicited CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Delkia and any terms and conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.