Discover Your Next Career Move: Materials Controller at Freightliner

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for logistics and supply chain management? Freightliner, the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator and a leading UK Heavy Haul rail freight provider, is seeking a motivated Materials Controller to join their esteemed Stores team at the SMMD Depot.

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to an award-winning company that is at the forefront of national and European logistics. Freightliner's commitment to innovation, safety, and employee well-being, coupled with its recent recognition as Rail Freight Company of the Year at the 2024 Multimodal Awards, makes this a truly compelling career prospect.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

As a Materials Controller at Freightliner, you'll be stepping into a role with significant advantages for your career development:

• Impactful Role in a Vital Industry: You'll play a crucial part in ensuring the seamless operation of a company that keeps the UK and Europe connected. Your contributions will directly support the efficient flow of materials essential for rail freight services.
• Career Progression and Development: Freightliner is dedicated to fostering growth. They offer considerable career progression opportunities and developmental support to help you reach your utmost potential.
• Award-Winning and Supportive Environment: Join a company recognized for its excellence and commitment to a positive work culture. As a WORK180 endorsed employer for women, Freightliner champions diversity and provides a supportive environment for all employees.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Beyond competitive pay (£29,345), Freightliner offers a fantastic final-salary pension scheme, enhanced maternity & paternity pay, life assurance, and a range of other benefits designed to support your work-life balance and well-being.
• Valuable Experience: This role will provide hands-on experience in managing goods inwards, procurement processes, stock control, and inter-site collaboration, all of which are highly transferable skills in the logistics sector.

Key Considerations for Aspiring Candidates:

To thrive in this role, candidates should be prepared to demonstrate the following:

• Foundational Knowledge: A solid understanding of materials control principles, purchase order processing, and logistics operations is essential.
• Procurement Acumen: Familiarity with material procurement and purchasing processes will be key to managing requisitions and expediting orders effectively.
• Practical Experience: Prior demonstrable experience in a Materials Controller or Logistics Coordinator capacity is a significant advantage.
• Essential Qualifications: A valid Forklift qualification and a full UK Driving Licence are required for this position.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for:

• Efficiently managing incoming goods and ensuring proper storage of materials.
• Accurately raising requisitions for necessary supplies.
• Preparing materials for overhaul, ensuring readiness for the next stage.
• Safely loading and unloading vehicles.
• Conducting regular stock counting to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Issuing materials to relevant teams and tracking their usage.
• Expediting orders to ensure timely delivery and minimize delays.
• Monitoring the utilization of materials on site to optimize efficiency.
• Collaborating effectively with stores and production teams across multiple Freightliner sites.
• Maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping to enhance safety and efficiency.

This position is full-time, 39 hours per week, operating Monday to Friday. It is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including references, medical, drug and alcohol screening, and a DBS background check.

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with a leader in the rail freight industry and possess the drive and skills outlined, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.