Materials Controller 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Chester)

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles); Chester; On-site; GBP 28,050 - 37,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme (up to 10%)

Health care cash plan

Bike2Work scheme

Job summary

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) is seeking a Materials Controller to run a well-organised stores department and manage materials movement in coordination with key stakeholders. You will handle material transactions, stock inspections and audits and maintain accurate logs.

The role requires experience with ERP/logistics systems, a valid driving licence, and good numeracy and literacy. CAF offers extensive benefits and a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar stores/logistics role.
• Strong proficiency with ERP and stock control systems.
• Valid drivers licence and good numeracy and literacy.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain material logs and monitor stock levels.
• Coordinate materials transactions with customers and project teams.
• Ensure accurate system information for data integrity.
• Support materials planning and control across departments.
• Conduct stock inspections and audits as required.

Skills

ERP systems

Stock control

Numeracy

Literacy

Driver's license

Organised & proactive

Tools

ERP software

Stock control software

Job description

About Caf

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

About Caf

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way.

About The Role

If you possess excellent communication skills, are highly organised, and have a keen eye for detail, we need you on our team. You'll work with us to run a well organised stores department, handling materials movement and storage via streamlined processing, ensuring seamless coordination of logistics with key stakeholders. You will be at the core of our materials operations, communicating with customers and project teams regarding materials transactions, inquiries, stock inspections and audits.

As a valued member of the team, you will be responsible for maintaining material logs, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring the accuracy of system information to deliver quality and precise data. Your expertise as Materials Controller is crucial to multiple departments within the company, enabling you to provide support and offer assistance with materials planning and control as required. If you excel working in a fast-paced environment, can adapt to change, and are motivated to deliver results, then this position is ideal for you.

About What We Pay

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are proud to pay competitively at CAF. For this role you will be offered a salary in the region of £33,000 per annum.

About You

Success in this role requires prior experience in a similar position, and the ability to demonstrate strong computer skills, particularly with past exposure to ERP and logistic/ stock control systems. You hold a valid driver's license and can demonstrate good numeracy and literacy, having attained standard grade 3 (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Being adaptable, independent, and proactive is also essential for this position.

About What We Offer

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF.

Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few!

Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF.

As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree-planting, company-wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees. We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks!