Job Description
Materials Controller
Salary: Competitive salary
Benefits: Company share save scheme, Pension up to 8% matched, Life insurance up to 4x salary
Location: Old Leake (PE22 9PN) Near Boston
Ways of Working: Site Based
Hours of work: Monday – Friday / 08:30 – 17:00
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US.
Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
Our site in Old Leake, just outside Boston, Lincolnshire, specialises in chilled Italian ready meals and modern deli products for a dedicated customer. The site employs around 700 people and operates in a fast-paced production environment.
What You'll Be Doing
In this busy and exciting role, you will support the effective management of all packaging and material stock to ensure production demands are consistently met.
Role Accountabilities
Manage the day‑to‑day control of around 500 packaging and material SKUs
Maintain and monitor set stock levels across all categories
Place accurate forecasts with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply
Raise and manage orders within agreed lead times
Track and deliver team KPIs to drive transport and stock efficiencies
Attend development, process and supplier meetings
Work to agreed objectives and performance targets
Participate in weekend on‑call rota with agreed working‑from‑home arrangements
What We're Looking For
Confident communicator, comfortable speaking on the phone
Able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels across the business
Skilled in managing external supplier relationships
Competent in Excel and general computer systems
Decisive and able to work independently when required
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better.
If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
What You'll Get In Return
Competitive salary and job-related benefits
Holidays
Pension up to 8% matched
Life insurance up to 4x salary
Company share save scheme
Greencore Qualifications
Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
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