At the cutting edge of submarine defence manufacturing, we’re seeking a meticulous and driven Material Controller to help keep our client&8217;s operations watertight. If you thrive in high-stakes environments, have a sharp eye for detail, and want to play a pivotal role in supporting the UK&8217;s underwater defence capabilities, this is your moment to surface.
Join a team where every component counts—and your expertise ensures they’re exactly where they need to be.
12 Month Contract
Barrow based role
3 Days per week from site (Monday / Friday from home)
37 Hours per week - Standard hours
25 ph PAYE plus 3.64 per hour holiday pay/3.54 ph Umbrella
Brief Role Description
Senior Material Controller will be responsible for the readiness of material in line with the System of Work.
Responsible for the interface between the IPT/IWT (Integrated Project/Working Team), Planning Function, Material Suppliers/Sources and Material Delivery.
Providing support to the Principal Material Controllers for specific areas.
Core Duties
- Promote and comply with Company SHE, security, mandatory training and business requirements.
- Represent the Supply Chain Function at meetings with regard to designated areas. Provide update on material status and issues (internal and external supply) whilst taking appropriate actions and expediting to satisfy project schedule demands, key milestones and objectives.
- Production of KPI&8217;s and reports to satisfy business requirements, stating material readiness for specific materials within the appropriate window, in accordance with the System of Work.
- Ensuring that material issues are resolved in a timely manner, kept up to date or escalating where appropriate.
- Participate in the assessment of departmental policies and procedures on a periodic basis to identify improvements and confirm that they are appropriate for business needs.
- Prepare and collate data, to support departmental reports.
- Promote ‘Right First Time’, contribute to LfE process and liaise with CI team throughout the material readiness/delivery phase.
- Provide training of team members with regard to use of appropriate business systems, tools and techniques to ensure compliance with function processes and procedures.
- Principal contact for designated area, providing clear understanding of material status. Expediting priorities to ensure deadlines are met.
- Display and promote professional behaviours in all areas of performance and duties.
Key Attributes
- Ability to identify and resolve issues in assigned area of responsibility
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders and customers.
- Experience in a Supply Chain role/knowledge of Supply Chain processes.
- Skilled in use of standard Microsoft packages and business systems.
- Highly motivated and driven to deliver departmental and business targets.
- Good analytical skills
- Effective communication skills
Key Technical Skills
Continuous Improvement
ECR Process awareness
IWT/Material Readiness
Material Shortage Control - Internal Manufacture/Supply Chain
PMAP / Kitting Process
Creation, receipt, maintenance and disposal of documents and records
Providing support and guidance on Responsible Document Management
Reviewing the effectiveness of Responsible Document Management
Security Requirements
- The role is subject to full Security Clearance (SC) with no caveats. Due to the specialist nature of the role, it is expected that the individual may need to view confidential material subject to “UK Eyes Only” and therefore the vacancy is only available to UK nationals only.