Materials Controller

Description

Materials Controller Leeds (Permanent, Full–Time)

Ford & Stanley Talentwise are delighted to be supporting a leading UK rail freight and logistics company in their search for a Materials Controller to join their Stores team at the Leeds Vehicle Maintenance Facility.

This is an exciting permanent opportunity to play a key role in the day–to–day operations of the Stores, supporting the movement of freight trains that transport containers from major ports to inland terminals across the country.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee goods–in processes, ensuring materials are stored correctly and efficiently.Raise Purchase Orders and prepare materials for shipment to overhaul facilities.Manage vehicle loading/unloading, stock counting, issuing of materials, and order processing.Expedite orders to meet operational requirements.Monitor and report on material utilisation across the site.Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance at all times.Collaborate with the Stores Manager and production teams across Freightliner sites.Adhere strictly to internal procedures and company policies. Location & Shifts

Location: Leeds Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days) 2 days: 07 002 days: 10 00 Candidate Profile

Proven experience operating a forklift.Strong commitment to safe working practices.Knowledge of materials control, purchase order processing, and logistics.Solid understanding of material procurement and purchasing processes.Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Essential Requirements

Valid Forklift Truck qualification (due to the physical nature of the role).Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Minimum of 2 years experience in a relevant role such as Materials Controller or Logistics Coordinator. 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 – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

Ford & Stanley TalentWise – Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary.Ford & Stanley Recruitment – Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract.Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe.Ford & Stanley Genius Performance – Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on–going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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Ad ID: 5417430800