MERITUS are recruiting for a Material Controller to join our client within the Energy and Nuclear space in a permanent role from their site in Staffordshire.

MATERIAL CONTROLLER - £28,000 PER ANNUM - STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Reporting directly to the Stores Team Leader, this role is a key part of the team responsible for managing and controlling materials within the stores for our client. The position involves handling deliveries, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring the availability of required components for production teams.

• Receiving and verifying deliveries, ensuring all documentation is accurate and properly stored.
• Updating and maintaining the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for inventory control.
• Organizing and storing materials to ensure easy identification and preservation of condition.
• Collaborating with production teams and engineers to provide necessary components in alignment with project timelines.
• Managing material distribution while maintaining full traceability.
• Ordering and monitoring stock levels of consumables not covered by consignment agreements.
• Issuing and tracking Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for employees.
• Overseeing the calibration of tools and equipment, ensuring records are up to date.

We seek an organized and methodical individual with a right-first-time approach and a commitment to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive and helpful attitude while ensuring strict control over materials, directly supporting the timely delivery of control panels and equipment.

This is primarily a weekday position, although occasional weekend work may be required.

• Standard hours: Monday - Thursday (08:00 - 16:30, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch)
• Friday rotation: Week 1 (08:00 - 13:30), Week 2 (08:00 - 16:30, with a 30-minute lunch)

• Professional, organized, and methodical approach to work.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills.
• Strong administrative abilities and computer literacy.
• Confident communicator, able to interact with colleagues at all levels.
• Takes ownership and accountability of tasks.
• Commitment to health & safety best practices.

• Understanding of electrical components or an electrical background.
• Experience using Microsoft Nav ERP system (preferred).

Permanent employees will receive a range of benefits, including:

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Flexible working arrangements (office-based role).
• Pension scheme and life assurance coverage.
• Private healthcare and lifestyle screening options.
• Salary sacrifice programs (e.g., cycle-to-work scheme, green car scheme).
• Mental health support and employee assistance programs.
• Support for achieving professional engineering status (IEng, CEng) with professional membership fees covered.