Materials Co-ordinator

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Materials Coordinator / Materials Co-ordinator to support a major carbon capture project based in Hartlepool, Teesside.  This is a short term contract role (outside of IR35) and you must be available to commence work from early August. 

We are looking for an experienced materials professional with a strong background in materials management, material handling and project logistics, ideally with experience of quayside operations, vessel loading and discharging, port operations and the movement of materials and equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Materials Coordinator / Materials Co-ordinator with experience gained within Oil & Gas, Energy, Offshore, Marine, Renewables, Engineering, EPC or other major project environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Checking and manifesting container contents and raising Dangerous Goods Notes (DGN) as required.

• Ensuring containers are correctly loaded and that materials and equipment are securely fastened and prepared for transportation.

• Overseeing quayside operations, including the loading and discharging of vessels.

• Liaising with project personnel, logistics teams and vessel representatives to coordinate vessel port calls and material movements.

• Ensuring required project materials and equipment are dispatched safely and in line with project requirements and schedules.

• Coordinating the movement and handling of materials and equipment between project locations, vessels and relevant logistics bases.

• Ensuring relevant customs procedures are correctly followed for material imports and exports.

• Maintaining accurate documentation and records relating to materials, containers, cargo and shipments.

• Supporting the safe, efficient and timely movement of project materials and equipment.

The successful candidate will have:

• 6+ years' experience in materials coordination, materials management or a similar role.

• Strong experience overseeing material handling and logistics operations within a project environment.

• Previous experience with quayside, port, marine or vessel operations.

• Experience of vessel loading and discharging and coordinating the movement of materials and equipment.

• Experience working with containers, manifests and project cargo.

• Knowledge or experience of Dangerous Goods requirements, ideally including the preparation or raising of Dangerous Goods Notes.

• Experience of material imports and exports, including customs procedures.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with project teams, logistics personnel, contractors and vessel representatives.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple material movements and activities safely and efficiently.

Relevant Sector Experience:

Candidates with experience gained in the following sectors are particularly encouraged to apply:

• Oil & Gas

• Energy

• Offshore and Marine

• Renewables, including Offshore Wind

• Engineering and EPC projects

• Major construction and infrastructure projects

Experience in either onshore or offshore project environments will be considered. Candidates with experience of shore bases, supply bases, port operations, quayside activities, offshore supply vessels, vessel loading/discharging or project cargo movements are of particular interest.

Contract Details

Job Title: Materials Coordinator / Materials Co-ordinator

Project: Major Carbon Capture Project

Location: Hartlepool, Teesside

Duration: 2–3 months

Hours: Full-time

IR35: Outside IR35

Start Date: Early August 2026

If you are an experienced Materials Coordinator / Materials Co-ordinator with a background in materials management, material handling and project logistics, and have experience of quayside or vessel operations, we would be keen to hear from you.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.