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.

• Monday to Thursday:
  Standard hours 7:30am – 4:30pm. Flexible start times 6:00am, 6:30am, 7:00am.
• Friday:
  Standard hours 7:30am – 12:30pm. Flexible start times 6:00am, 6:30am, 7:00am.

• £14.00 per hour

• 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.

• 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.

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