Materials Controller – Leeds

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Materials Controller to join our busy maintenance and engineering operation in Leeds. You will be part of the Stores team, ensuring that all materials and components are received, stored, and distributed efficiently to support operational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Receive and store inbound goods accurately, maintaining proper records.
• Raise requisitions and purchase orders, and prepare materials for shipment and overhaul.
• Load and unload deliveries safely, issue materials to operational teams, and monitor stock levels.
• Conduct regular stock counts, inventory control activities, and expediting orders with suppliers.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards to promote safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with stores and operational teams to ensure material availability.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of materials control, stock management and purchasing processes.
• Experience processing purchase orders and managing inventory.
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to health and safety and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence.
• Full UK Driving Licence (maximum six penalty points).
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent role, Monday‑Friday, 39 hours per week with flexible start and finish times.
• Competitive salary of £29,345 per year.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic engineering environment.