Materials Controller - #2106790

Materials Controller
Location: Leeds
Salary: £29,345
Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week (Flexible start and finish times)

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Materials Controller to join a busy maintenance and engineering operation in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with a background in materials control, logistics, stores, or supply chain operations.

Working within the Stores team, you will play a key role in ensuring materials and components are received, controlled, stored and distributed efficiently to support operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing goods inwards and ensuring materials are stored correctly and accurately.
• Raising requisitions and purchase orders.
• Preparing materials for shipment and overhaul.
• Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Issuing materials to operational teams.
• Carrying out stock counts and inventory control activities.
• Monitoring material usage and stock levels.
• Expediting orders and liaising with suppliers where required.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards to promote efficiency and safety.
• Working closely with stores and operational teams to ensure material availability.
• Following company procedures and maintaining accurate records.

• Strong understanding of materials control, stock management and purchasing processes.
• Experience processing purchase orders and managing inventory.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

• Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Eligibility to drive company vehicles in accordance with the company's motor insurance policy.
• Maximum of 6 penalty points.