At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage inventory and ensure materials are available for production in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturer supporting critical industries like defence, rail, and automotive.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, early finishes on Fridays, and opportunities for overtime.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of high-quality, safety-critical projects that make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience with inventory control systems and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 12.6 - 15.4 £ per hour.
Prodrive Recruitment Consultants Ltd are seeking an experienced Materials Controller for our well-established clients based in Pershore, a leading manufacturer supporting the UK's defence sector and other critical industries Rail, Automotive and Agriculture.
The successful candidate will maintain accurate inventory control and material availability by managing stock data within Sicon and Sage and providing support for production requirements, working alongside Purchasing and Production Control to minimise errors, shortages and any disruption to production schedules.
Main
Responsibilities
- Monitor stock accuracy levels and report risks, trends and any recurring issues.
- Maintain accurate inventory records within Sicon and Sage ensure all stock movements are correctly controlled and recorded.
- Investigate stock discrepancies, identify root causes and implement preventative and corrective measures.
- Proactively identify potential material shortages or risks and work closely with Production to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules and kitting requirements.
- Liaise with Purchasing to ensure purchase order accuracy delivery performance and ensuring that lead times are met.
- Act as a key point of contact between Stores, Production and Purchasing
- Monitor overdue, incomplete or late deliveries and escalate risks where necessary.
- Communicate and liaise professionally with internal teams as required. Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience working with inventory control systems ideally Sage 200 with Sicon modules
- Experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck - current licence preferred.
- Have a strong understanding of stock transactions, receipts, issues, adjustments and stock movements
- Have the ability to interpret system data including a high level of IT proficiency
- Proven experience of stores procedures, location control and material traceability
- A confident self-starter with excellent communication skills at all levels
- Strong organisational skills
- Good numeracy skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Awareness of ISO9001 quality management systems - Desirable
- Experience working in regulated industries Defence, Rail, Aerospace - Desirable.
- A flexible team player Salary up to £14.92 p/hr DOE + Company Benefits Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 07:45 - 17:15, Friday 07:45 - 13:00 (Early Finish) Temporary to Permanent
- Contract
Benefits
Include
- 40 hour week
- Opportunity to work overtime on enhanced rates of pay (up to £28.84 per hour)
- An opportunity to work on high-quality, safety critical projects
- Early finish on Fridays
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Health and Well-being programme
- Free on-site parking
- Life Assurance
- Company Pension
- Enhanced Holiday entitlement of up to 33 days a year after 5 years Interested?
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for then please Apply today!
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Materials Controller in Pershore employer: Prodrive Recruitment Consultants Ltd
Prodrive Recruitment Consultants Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Worcestershire, where TIG Welders can thrive. With benefits like early finish Fridays, competitive pay, ongoing training, and a commitment to employee development, we ensure our team members are well-equipped for success in the defence sector. Join us to be part of a family-run business that values your skills and fosters a culture of collaboration and growth.
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