WIP Administrator

Matchtech Group; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a WIP Coordinator in Wimborne on a 12-month contract to manage Work in Progress materials and ensure accurate ERP recording. You will work with Stores leads and production teams to optimise material flow and inventory traceability in a regulated manufacturing setting.

The role requires prior stores/warehouse experience, strong IT and ERP skills, and a hands-on, detail-focused approach to support production operations and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in Stores/Warehouse/Inventory Control or Materials Management environment.
• Experience in regulated industries (Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Electronics, Manufacturing) is advantageous.
• Understanding of WIP processes.
• Experience using ERP, MRP or inventory management systems.
• Strong IT skills and confidence with digital inventory tools.
• Good understanding of safe material handling procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Pick and issue stock parts to production work orders.
• Update ERP system transactions accurately and promptly.
• Maintain full batch control, quality standards and traceability.
• Package items for transportation and storage.
• Manage WIP storage locations to maintain material control.
• Carry out inventory and material movement transactions in the ERP system.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Support 5S and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with production and stores teams to meet operational requirements.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

Skills

Stores/Warehouse experience

Inventory control

Materials management

ERP/MRP systems

Digital inventory tools

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

WIP Coordinator

Wimborne | 12-Month Contract
Pay Rates:

• £15.00 per hour PAYE
• £17.18 per hour PAYE (including holiday pay)
• £20.53 per hour Umbrella

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm (37.5 hours per week)
We're recruiting for a WIP Coordinator to join a leading engineering organisation operating within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with stores, warehouse, inventory control or materials management experience to support production operations and play a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, traceability and material flow.

The Role

As a WIP Coordinator, you will be responsible for the administration, control and physical movement of Work in Progress (WIP) materials throughout the production process. Working closely with the Stores Lead and production teams, you will ensure parts are accurately picked, issued, tracked and recorded within the ERP system while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and traceability.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick and issue stock parts to production work orders.
• Update ERP system transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain full batch control, quality standards and traceability of materials.
• Package items appropriately for transportation and storage.
• Manage and organise WIP storage locations to maintain material control.
• Carry out inventory and material movement transactions within the ERP system.
• Adhere to all health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Support 5S activities and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Work collaboratively with production and stores teams to meet operational requirements.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support business needs.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Stores, Warehouse, Inventory Control or Materials Management environment.
• Experience within a highly regulated industry such as Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Electronics or Manufacturing would be advantageous.
• Understanding of Work in Progress (WIP) processes.
• Experience using ERP, MRP or inventory management systems.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using digital inventory tools.
• Good understanding of safe material handling procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Success in This Role Will Be Measured By

• Inventory accuracy and stock control performance.
• WIP and kitting turnaround times.
• Compliance with 5S standards and continuous improvement activities.
• Adherence to Environmental, Health & Safety requirements.
• Accurate transactional processing within the ERP system.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and dependable.
• Methodical with a high level of accuracy.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Customer-focused with a positive attitude.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.

Security & Compliance

Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants will be required to undergo Baseline Security Clearance. Applicants must also be able to comply with ITAR restrictions and associated regulatory requirements.
If you're an organised and detail-focused materials or stores professional looking for your next contract opportunity within a world-class engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.