Materials Controller in Leeds

Job Description

Materials ControllerLocation: LeedsSalary: £29,345Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week (Flexible start and finish times)The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Materials Controller to join a busy maintenance and engineering operation in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with a background in materials control, logistics, stores, or supply chain operations.Working within the Stores team, you will play a key role in ensuring materials and components are received, controlled, stored and distributed efficiently to support operational requirements.Key Responsibilities

\n

\n
• Managing goods inwards and ensuring materials are stored correctly and accurately.

\n

• Raising requisitions and purchase orders.

\n

• Preparing materials for shipment and overhaul.

\n

• Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently.

\n

• Issuing materials to operational teams.

\n

• Carrying out stock counts and inventory control activities.

\n

• Monitoring material usage and stock levels.

\n

• Expediting orders and liaising with suppliers where required.

\n

• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards to promote efficiency and safety.

\n

• Working closely with stores and operational teams to ensure material availability.

\n

• Following company procedures and maintaining accurate records.

\n

About You\n

\n
• Strong understanding of materials control, stock management and purchasing processes.

\n

• Experience processing purchase orders and managing inventory.

\n

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

\n

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

\n

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

\n

• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.

\n

• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

\n

• Strong commitment to health and safety.

\n

Essential Requirements\n

\n
• Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence.

\n

• Full UK Driving Licence.

\n

• Eligibility to drive company vehicles in accordance with the company's motor insurance policy.

\n

• Maximum of 6 penalty points.

\n