Manufacturing Controller

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Controller subcontractor on an initial 12‑month contract.

This role requires someone with Stores experience within a manufacturing environment.

Hourly Rate: £25.26 per hour.

Overtime Rate:
Hours worked over 37 hours per week are worked at time and a half.

Contract Duration: 12 months (initially and then ongoing and long‑term thereafter).

The Manufacturing Controller role will involve issuing, receiving and managing stores and inventory in a stores environment, as well as loading, controlling and monitoring work packages in a manufacturing environment.

• Stock control / store keeping including shelf life control.
• Loading the manufacturing cells with the requisite jobs in accordance with planned lead and cycle times, in order to comply with manufacturing programmes and delivery schedules.
• Packing including the use of hand tools.
• Receiving and issuing of tooling.
• Updating computer records.
• Kitting activity.
• Loading and unloading of lorries.

• Experience in a stores environment or manufacturing control.
• Follow instructions.
• Willing to work flexible shift patterns.
• Attention to detail.
• Work on own with minimal supervision.
• Use own initiative.
• Manual handling training.
• Lifting & sling training (including overhead cranes).
• ESD training.

• PC skills, including Excel.
• Fork lift truck licence.
• Knowledge of Kanban and 2‑bin systems.
• Experience with an Enterprise Planning System e.g. SAP.