Job Description:

Materials Controller
Coventry
c£35,000
Full time, permanent

A key player within the sustainable construction sector requires a Materials Controller to join their Planning team. This new role is critical to the smooth running of production, ensuring materials are available at the right time and in the right place to avoid downtime. You will act as the central link between procurement, logistics, production, and site teams, while also leading a small materials team.

As Materials Controller, you will be responsible for managing the flow of materials across the business, ensuring production lines and site teams are fully supported.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and coordinating all incoming deliveries on a daily basis
• Preparing and maintaining accurate storage locations for materials and finished products
• Managing pick lists and monitoring stock levels to prevent shortages or over‑stocking
• Working closely with Procurement to align deliveries with production demand
• Coordinating material supply to all production lines, ensuring every shift is fully resourced
• Supporting Install teams with timely and accurate site material requests
• Verifying deliveries against orders, ensuring quality, quantity, and paperwork accuracy
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across yard and storage areas
• Providing cover for the Logistics Coordinator when required

Are you:

• Experienced in materials coordination, logistics, or stock control (manufacturing for construction would be preferred although not essential)
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Strong organisational ability with high attention to detail, confident in managing stock locations, documentation, and pick lists
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• A calm, resilient approach when working under pressure
• Experience leading or supervising a small team would be an advantage.

As Materials Coordinator you can expect:

• Working for a forward‑thinking manufacturer with a strong growth pipeline
• Long‑term stability within a structured and supportive environment
• Opportunity to lead and develop a small operational team
• Salary c£35,000 with a good benefits package

Key skills: Materials Controller, Materials Coordinator, Materials Planner, Manufacturing, Stock Control

Diversity Equality & Inclusion: This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age