Materials Controller - Puma

Bilfinger; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger UK is seeking a Materials Controller to support the PUMA project at Saltend Chemicals Park in Hull. The role involves leading the materials team, coordinating supply, storage and distribution to construction activities, and ensuring alignment with the project schedule.

The successful candidate will be based on site with occasional site visits, contribute to safe storage of hazardous materials and uphold health, safety and environmental standards. Contact Carla Bowman for more details.

Qualifications

• Lead and oversee a team responsible for materials management on and off site.
• Coordinate timely delivery of free issue materials in line with project schedule.
• Serve as the primary site/warehouse interface for materials management.
• Ensure day-to-day materials control meets project procedures.

Responsibilities

• To lead and oversee a team responsible for the management and distribution of materials on and off site.
• To liaise with the client team to ensure timely delivery of free issue materials in line with the project schedule.
• To provide the primary site / warehouse interface for the site's materials management.
• Responsible for the day-to-day materials control that meets site planned objectives and in compliance with Project Materials Procedure.
• Responsible for Manifests / Requisitions / Repairs / Rentals / Stockholding
• Promote alignment and adherence of client inventory processes to site personnel
• Ensuring storage of hazardous materials and environmental protection measures are in place
• Distribution of materials from the warehouse to site per construction requirements

Job description

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With about 31,000 employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

Shape the future with Bilfinger UK: With a strong commitment to sustainability, Bilfinger UK stands out as a premier provider of engineering and maintenance services. For over 50 years, Bilfinger UK has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, delivering advanced solutions that support industries, infrastructure, and communities across the United Kingdom.

As a key member of the globally respected Bilfinger Group, Bilfinger UK has built a reputation as a versatile leader, offering both onshore and offshore services. From energy and utilities to pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals, the company's broad expertise across various sectors makes it a trusted partner in the industry, as well as a work environment where you can develop your potential.

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!

Mitsubishi Chemicals UK are to build a new production plant adjacent to their existing plant on Saltend Chemicals Park in Hull, named the PUMA project.

As the Materials Controller, you will be responsible for the supply, storage and distribution of materials in support of the project's construction activities, logistical movements between off site storage and the construction site in line with the construction schedule.

You will be site based in the PUMA project PTW office, with visits to site to scope out planned work.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of a large-scale mechanical project, ensuring the supply of materials as and when required.

As a Materials Controller, your activities will include the following, but are not limited to:

• To lead and oversee a team responsible for the management and distribution of materials on and off site
• To liaise with the client team to ensure timely delivery of free issue materials in line with the project schedule
• To provide the primary site / warehouse interface for the site's materials management
• Responsible for the day-to-day materials control that meets site planned objectives and in compliance with Project Materials Procedure
• Responsible for Manifests / Requisitions / Repairs / Rentals / Stockholding
• Responsible for highlighting data base issues to the support team, also purchasing and warehousing
• Promote alignment and adherence of client inventory processes to site personnel
• Ensuring that facilities are in place and used for the storage of any hazardous material and that environmental protection and clean up measures are in place
• Distribution of materials from the warehouse to site in accordance with the construction requirements
• Liaise with the site supervision to ensure correct placement of materials as they are distributed from the project warehouse
• Maintain / update temporary equipment register in accordance with site procedure
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment
• Apply Health, Safety and Environmental Policy and Safety Management Systems to all aspects of the logistics process
• Participate in site/platform Planning meetings to understand materials distribution priorities
• Carry out site inspections to ensure that materials are being utilised at the locations defined by end users and not being degraded by non-usage/inadequate storage

For additional information please contact Carla Yvonne Bowman by email [e-mail].

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.