Material Controller

Material Controller / Stores & Logistics Coordinator
Location: Coventry Pay: £14.00 per hour Permanent

Step into a key role in a thriving precision machining business!
Are you organised, hands-on, and experienced in keeping a busy manufacturing operation running smoothly? Our client, a well-established precision machining company, is looking for a Material Controller / Stores & Logistics Coordinator to join their planning and logistics team. You ll be at the heart of production, ensuring materials, goods in, and despatch operations are seamless.

What You ll Do:

• Manage the goods in, stores, and despatch functions to keep production moving.
• Operate mechanical handling equipment, including counterbalance forklifts.
• Run the automatic billet saw to prepare materials for machining.
• Liaise with suppliers, transport partners, and internal teams to coordinate deliveries.
• Ensure all products are packed safely to prevent damage in transit.
• Track material availability and support new sales orders.
• Purchase essential consumables and maintain smooth stock levels.
• Build strong working relationships across departments to support teamwork.

About You:

• Proven experience in material handling, stores, or logistics in manufacturing.
• Familiar with goods in processes and quality control.
• Experience purchasing direct or indirect materials.
• Competent with measuring tools like verniers and micrometers.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Hours & Location:

• Monday Thursday: 7:30am 4:30pm and Friday: 7:30am 12:30pm
  • (Flexible start times available for the right candidate)
• Based in Coventry and commutable from Nuneaton, Bedworth, Hinckley, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth, Solihull, Birmingham, and surrounding areas.

Ready to take the next step?
If you re organised, proactive, and enjoy being the backbone of a busy manufacturing operation, we want to hear from you! Click Apply Now to join this dynamic team and take your career to the next level.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Talent Bean who are operating as an employment business.