Material Controller

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

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.

Reporting to the Stores Manager, you will work closely with a range of stakeholders to support the day-to-day operation of the Stores function. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives, influence inventory management processes, and help develop a modern, efficient, and customer-focused materials supply operation.

This position would suit an ambitious and proactive individual who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, takes pride in delivering high standards, and is looking to build a long-term career within a business that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous development.

• Manage goods-in processes and ensure materials are received, checked, and stored correctly.
• Raise requisitions and purchase orders as required.
• Prepare materials for dispatch and overhaul activities.
• Safely load and unload vehicles.
• Carry out stock counts and support inventory reconciliation activities.
• Issue materials to operational teams whilst maintaining accurate records.
• Expedite supplier orders and monitor delivery status.
• Ensure stock levels are maintained and accurately recorded.
• Challenge discrepancies in stock movements and support stock reconciliation processes.
• Monitor the utilisation and consumption of materials across the site.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping to support efficiency and workplace safety.
• Liaise with the Stores Manager and production teams across multiple locations.
• Ensure full compliance with company procedures, policies, and safety regulations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to health, safety, and safe working practices.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of materials control, inventory management, logistics, and purchase order processing.
• A minimum of two years' experience within a Materials Controller, Logistics Coordinator, Stores Controller, or similar role.
• A good understanding of procurement and purchasing processes.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to work.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

The following experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as training can be provided:

• Forklift Truck (FLT) licence/certification.
• Telehandler operating experience.
• Overhead crane operating experience.
• Experience working within a maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, rail, or industrial environment.

• 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.

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

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

Interested?

If you are an experienced Materials Controller or Logistics professional seeking your next challenge within a fast-paced operational environment, we would welcome your application.