Materials Controller
Type: Permanent
Reference: 224634253
Job Description:
Location: Coventry
Job Type: Permanent/Full time
Working Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Flexible start times: 6:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM)
- Friday: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Flexible start times: 6:00 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM)
Salary: £14 per hour (£28,392 per annum)
Our client is committed to excellence in precision machining and engineering. We are looking for an experienced Materials Controller to join their planning and logistics department.
This is a permanent position starting immediately for the successful candidate.
Main Duties: As a Materials Controller, your key responsibilities will include:
- Running the goods in, stores, and despatch areas efficiently to support the manufacturing process.
- Operating mechanical handling equipment, including counterbalance forklift trucks and automatic Billet Saws, to supply materials for machining.
- Communicating with internal and external customers and suppliers to arrange deliveries.
- Liaising with the Planning Manager regarding despatching goods, ensuring products are well-packed to prevent damage and uphold the company’s image.
- Providing material availability information to support new sales orders.
- Purchasing non-production materials, including stationery, based on departmental demand, and serving as the point of contact for non-production suppliers.
- Maintaining good relationships with colleagues to foster teamwork.
Experience Required: We seek candidates with:
- 3-4 years of experience in material handling and coordination in a manufacturing setting.
- Previous stores experience, preferably with a focus on quality control.
- Experience in goods in, including booking in goods.
- Forklift certification is advantageous; however, an in-house refresher can be offered to the right candidate.
- Experience in purchasing direct and indirect materials.
- Ability to use measuring equipment, such as verniers and micrometres.
- Basic PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
If you are interested in this Materials Controller opportunity, please apply online or call us at (phone number removed) for more information.
Linkster are Recruitment Specialists based in Ashby De La Zouch covering the West and East Midlands area across the great historic cities of Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. We provide temporary, contract and permanent recruitment services across the supply chain sector, from engineering and warehousing, to manufacturing and clerical.