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Company Description
Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.
Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.
Job Description
Material Controller Jobs in Andover at Stannah – Join Our Team!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Material Controller to join Stannah Stairlift, based at Watt Close and surrounding areas.
This role will involve providing a vital support service across the manufacturing operation, working closely with Purchasing and Operations teams to minimise downtime. You will ensure all materials and components are ordered, delivered, booked in, and available at point of use to keep production running efficiently.
As a Material Controller, you will work 42 hours a week, 07:00 - 16:45 Monday - Thursday, 07:00 - 12:00 Friday on a permanent contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong inventory, materials handling, or manufacturing experience looking to take the next step within a fast-paced production environment.
Material Controller Responsibilities:
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- Operate forklift trucks safely, carrying out daily checks and reporting faults
- Manage deliveries, ensuring all goods are checked, booked in, and distributed appropriately
- Monitor and order materials to maintain optimal stock levels across production cells
- Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, invoice queries, and returns
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across inventory control and material flow
- Carry out perpetual inventory (PI) counts and support annual stock takes
- Respond quickly to stock shortages to minimise production downtime
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the yard and storage areas
Please see the full job description here: [Material Controller - Job Description](Material Controller - Job Description)
Qualifications
Material Controller Requirements:
- Previous experience in a stores, inventory, or material replenishment role
- Valid Forklift Licence
- Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload
- Good understanding of health & safety within a manufacturing environment
- IT literate with experience using stock systems and Microsoft packages
Additional Information
If you have previous experience working as a Material Handler, Stores Operative, Inventory Controller, or similar role, and are looking for a Material Controller job in Andover, please click the "Apply Now" button or contact us for further information.
Benefits Include:
- Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
- Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
- Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
- SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
- Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
- Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
- Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
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Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.
We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.
Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.
Business Division: Home Accessibility Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent
Referral Bonus: No
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