Stores Controller

Matchtech; Bolton; On-site; GBP 72,724,000 - 76,506,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks a Stores Controller in Bolton on-site for a 12-month assignment. You will manage stores and inventory, load work packages, and support manufacturing programmes with timely stock control and picking.

The role offers a rate of £25.38 rising to £26.70 per hour (Umbrella) and requires flexible shifts and adherence to BPSS/clearance rules. The ideal candidate has stores/manufacturing control experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in a stores environment or manufacturing control.
• Follow instructions with accuracy.
• Willing to work flexible shift patterns.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Use own initiative and stay flexible.
• Manual handling training may be required.
• Lifting & sling training including overhead cranes.
• ESD training suitable for stores environments.

Responsibilities

• Stock control and storekeeping including shelf life control.
• Load manufacturing cells with jobs to meet plans.
• Packing using hand tools where needed.
• Receiving and issuing tooling items.
• Updating computer records for inventory.
• Kitting activity to support production.
• Loading and unloading of lorries.

Skills

Stores experience

Manufacturing control

Attention to detail

Flexible shifts

Independent worker

Initiative

Flexible

Manual handling training

Lifting & sling training

ESD training

Tools

Excel

Forklift licence

Kanban system

2-bin system

SAP / ERP system

Job description

Stores Controller

Location: Bolton (on-site)

Duration: 12 months

Rate: £25.38 rising to £26.70 per hour after week 12 (Umbrella)

IR35: Inside

Clearance: BPSS only

Overview

The Manufacturing Controller role will involve issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a stores environment, plus loading, control and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Stock control / storekeeping including shelf life control.
• Loading the manufacturing cells with the requisite jobs in accordance with planned lead and cycle times, in order to comply with manufacturing programmes and delivery schedules.
• Packing including the use of hand tools.
• Receiving and issuing of tooling.
• Updating computer records.
• Kitting activity.
• Loading and unloading of lorries.

Skillset/experience required:

• Experience in a stores environment or manufacturing control.
• Follow instructions.
• Willing to work flexible shift patterns.
• Attention to detail.
• Work on own with minimal supervision.
• Use own initiative.
• Flexible.
• Manual handling training.
• Lifting & Slinging training (including overhead cranes).
• ESD training.

Desirable:

• PC skills, including Excel.
• Fork lift truck licence.
• Knowledge of Kanban and 2 bin systems.
• Experience with an Enterprise Planning System e.g. SAP