Materials Controller

Overview of the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Materials Controller (Quality) to manage, track, and coordinate the movement and inventory of materials throughout our operations. The ideal candidate will ensure materials are received, inspected, stored, and distributed accurately and efficiently, supporting production schedules and minimizing downtime while maintaining traceability. The role supports production by ensuring materials and builds conform to specifications, quality plans, and regulatory requirements, while maintaining accurate inventory control and supporting continuous improvement through lean methodologies.

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels of materials and supplies.
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials and reconcile against purchase orders.
• Coordinate material deliveries to production or project sites as per schedule.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for material movements and transactions (Maintain traceability).
• Work closely with procurement, warehouse, and project teams to forecast material needs.
• Identify and report any material shortages, excesses, or quality issues.
• Ensure proper storage practices to maintain material quality and minimize loss or damage.
• Issue material to production in line with works order and build schedules.
• Conduct periodic inventory counts and audits to ensure stock accuracy.
• Assist with implementation and improvement of materials tracking systems.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and compliance procedures.
• Coordinate the return of unused, defective, or surplus materials to suppliers or central storage, ensuring appropriate documentation, labelling, and condition checks.
• Liaise with procurement and quality teams to manage and track return authorizations and credit notes where applicable.
• Co-ordinating with procurement and production to ship completed products to clients or testing facilities.

• Proven experience as a Materials Controller, Storekeeper, Inventory Coordinator, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, inventory, and warehouse processes.
• Proficient in inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems).
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, email, etc.).

• Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and ITPs.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Experience in lean manufacturing, 5S, ISO
  9001.

• Subject to security clearance and background screening.
• Must be eligible to work in a nuclear and defence environment.

• As an Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Member, we commit to ensuring Armed Forces personnel leaving the service and Armed Forces Veterans will be actively considered alongside other candidates. Please indicate your previous service in your application. This role has been mapped against RN/Army/RAF career streams and is closely aligned with NCO roles, such as Corporal Logistics.

• Competitive salary
• Employer pension contributions of 5%
• 23 days holiday, plus 3 discretionary days to cover the Christmas closedown period (plus Bank Holidays)
• Birthday Day Off (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Healthcare cash plan – allowing you to reclaim the cost of everyday healthcare
• Volunteering time including 1 day for STEM related activities
• Professional Membership fees
• Free tea, coffee and fruit in the workplace
• Team collaboration and social events including a fully funded Christmas Party
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Flexible working
• Training and development
• Excellent company standards
• Company bonus scheme
• Great team spirit

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