Material Controller

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the‑art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation’s energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state‑owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history.

In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well‑positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the‑art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation’s energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state‑owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history.

In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well‑positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.

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Material Controller | Competitive Salary | Excellent Career Development Opportunities

Are you highly organised, analytical, and passionate about keeping operations running efficiently? We're looking for a proactive Material Controller to take ownership of inventory accuracy and material availability, ensuring our production and operational teams have exactly what they need, when they need it.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where your expertise will directly influence operational success, process improvement, and business performance.

• Manage and control the flow of incoming and outgoing materials
• Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP and inventory management systems
• Conduct regular stock counts and audits, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Work closely with Procurement, Production, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations
• Implement and improve inventory control processes to minimise waste and prevent stock shortages
• Monitor material consumption and provide reports and insights to support decision‑making
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards
• Support forecasting activities and inventory optimisation initiatives
• Maintain accurate documentation for material receipts, transfers, and stock issues

• Experience with in Material Control, Inventory Management, Stores, Logistics, or Warehouse Operations
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams
• Continuous improvement mindset and a proactive approach to work

• Be part of a supportive and experienced team
• Work in a role that is critical to operational success
• Opportunity to influence processes and drive improvements
• Develop your skills within a…