Job Description:

Materials Controller

Location: Crewe
Salary: £31,521
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off Days (07:00 – 19:00) 

About the Opportunity

Ford & Stanley are excited to be partnering with our client at their Crewe Vehicle Maintenance Facility to recruit a Materials Controller for this exciting and business-critical opportunity.

Following a recent merger and a period of significant investment and transformation, the organisation is continuing to strengthen and modernise its materials and supply chain operations. This role offers the opportunity to become part of a growing and forward-thinking team that is committed to driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and best-in-class materials management practices.

As a Materials Controller, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient flow, control, and availability of materials across the facility, directly supporting maintenance and operational activities. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate stock levels, supporting procurement activities, coordinating logistics processes, and ensuring materials are available when required to meet operational demands. 

Key Responsibilities

• Managing goods inwards and Operating FLT trucks 
• Raising requisitions and purchase orders.
• Preparing materials for shipment and overhaul.
• Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Issuing materials to operational teams.
• Carrying out stock counts and inventory control activities.
• Monitoring material usage and stock levels.
• Expediting orders and liaising with suppliers where required.
• Working closely with stores and operational teams to ensure material availability.

About You

• Experience Operating FLT Trucks 
• Experience processing purchase orders and managing inventory.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Essential Requirements

• Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Eligibility to drive company vehicles in accordance with the company's motor insurance policy.
• Maximum of 6 penalty points.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £31,521
• 4 on, 4 off shift pattern offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunity to join a growing and evolving organisation during an exciting period of transformation.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• The chance to play a key role in shaping and improving materials management processes within a critical operational environment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of:

• Employment reference checks
• Medical assessment
• Drug and Alcohol screening
• DBS background check

Apply Now
If you are an experienced Materials Controller looking for a stable Monday to Friday position with flexibility, autonomy and the opportunity to work within a well established engineering environment, we would love to hear from you.

About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas by recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer committed to equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are those of an employment consultancy business.