Materials Controller Assistant

Job Description:

Location: Nottingham

Pay range: £135 - £140 per day

Contract Type: Self-employed (Right to Work in the UK required), short-term contract for a maximum of six months

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking, and reliable Labourer to assist our Materials Controller for a maximum period of six months. In this role, you will work closely with purchasing teams, site teams, and contract managers to ensure that materials are delivered and handled effectively. Additionally, you will be responsible for promptly reporting and resolving any site-related issues.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, has strong attention to detail, and is comfortable with physically demanding tasks. 

Key Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate:

• Experience: Minimum one year of background in handling construction materials, especially those used in property refurbishment
• Physical Capability: Comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting
• Proactive Approach: Self-motivated and able to collaborate effectively with various teams

Main Objectives of the role:

• Receiving and unpacking material deliveries, inspecting for accuracy and damage
• Managing material handling, including loading, unloading, and transporting items manually or with pallet trucks
• Sending out materials to teams on-site
• Assisting in maintaining accurate records of materials issued and received
• Supporting the team in conducting monthly inventories to ensure proper stock control
• Safely disposing of waste materials in compliance with HSE regulations
• Collaborating with site teams to deliver services aligned with contract and company standards
• Reporting site issues to the purchasing team, site teams, or contracts managers for resolution

Do you have what it takes?

• Experience with materials in refurbishment projects
• Valid CSCS
• Right to work in the UK
• Asbestos awareness certificate
• Good English conversational level

Desired qualifications:

• Manual handling (can be provided in-house by Pilon)

Why work with us? Here are some of the brilliant benefits you could get:

• Very generous colleagues’ referral scheme – we reward you £2,000 for getting your friends to work with us (T&Cs apply) 
• Multiple long-term projects, which guarantees continuity of work 
• Prompt payments and very competitive rates 
• Professional development training opportunities
• PPE – gloves, high visibility vests and face masks

Join our vision:

At PiLON, we're more than just a business. We are a trusted name in construction, known for our reliability and dedication to quality of work. 

Specialising in planned maintenance and refurbishments within the dynamic social housing sector, we're excited to welcome you to our rapidly growing team. If you share our values, are driven and reliable and aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today for an opportunity to create lasting legacies together!