Maintenance Controller

Material Controller – Precision Engineering (Coventry)


 We are currently recruiting a Material Controller to join the Planning and Logistics Department of a well-established precision machining company based in Coventry. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, with an immediate start available for the right candidate.

 
Working Hours 
Monday to Thursday:

• Standard hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm
• Flexible start times available: 6:00am, 6:30am or 7:00am

Friday:

• Standard hours: 7:30am – 12:30pm
• Flexible start times available: 6:00am, 6:30am or 7:00am

Pay

• £14.00 per hour

 
Key Responsibilities
As a Material Controller, your duties will include:


Ensuring the Goods In, Stores and Despatch areas operate efficiently to support the manufacturing process


Operating mechanical handling equipment, including a counterbalance forklift truck, and an automatic billet saw


Liaising with internal departments, suppliers, and customers to coordinate deliveries


Managing despatch activities with the Planning Manager, ensuring goods are packed correctly and company standards are maintained


Providing material availability information to support new sales orders


Purchasing non-production materials and acting as the main point of contact with suppliers


Maintaining positive working relationships to support effective teamwork

 
Experience & Skills Required 

• 3–4 years’ experience in material handling and coordination within a manufacturing environmenT
  
  
• Previous stores experience, ideally including quality control
  
  
• Experience with goods in, including booking in deliveries
  
  
• Some experience purchasing direct and indirect materials
  
  
• Ability to use measuring equipment, including verniers and micrometres
  
  
• PC literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
  
  

 

📞 To apply or for more information, call Pertemps on 02476 631199.