Materials Manager

Location:

Bounds Green London, United Kingdom | Job : R0128466 | Date Posted:  | Company Name:
Hitachi Rail UK Limited | Profession (Job Category):
Other |

Job Schedule:

Full time | Remote:
No

We’re looking for an experienced Materials Manager to lead our materials, stores, and logistics operations within a Train Maintenance Centre (TMC). This is a hands‑on, onsite leadership role where you will take ownership of stock integrity, materials availability, and supply chain performance—ensuring our fleets are maintained safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You’ll play a key role in keeping operations moving by ensuring the right materials, tools, and services are available at the right time, while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

• Lead and manage all materials, stores, and inventory operations to support maintenance delivery and fleet availability.
• Ensure robust stock control, governance, and inventory accuracy across all materials and tooling.
• Promote a strong health & safety culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to the materials team, driving performance, engagement, and development.
• Manage supplier and 3PL relationships to ensure service levels, cost efficiency, and value delivery.
• Oversee tooling, calibration (IMTE), and critical asset readiness to maintain operational integrity.
• Lead audits, manage risk, and ensure compliance across all materials and inventory processes.
• Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and systems teams to improve processes and performance.

We’re looking for a strong leader with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement. You will bring:

• Proven experience managing materials, stores, or warehouse operations in a complex environment.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to inspire and develop high‑performing teams.
• Solid understanding of inventory control, stock governance, and operational processes.
• Experience working with budgets and driving cost efficiencies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Hold UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points.

Highly desirable (but not essential):

• Experience with in the rail industry or a safety‑critical environment.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar stock/asset management systems.
• Qualifications in supply chain, logistics, or stores management.

We welcome candidates from rail, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and other relevant industries who can bring transferable expertise in materials and stores management.

• Competitive salary.
• Annual performance‑related bonus opportunity.
• 25 days holiday.
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%.
• Private medical insurance.
• Personal accident insurance.
• Group income protection & life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment – we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.