Our client, a leading and trusted collaborator with the UK's Ministry of Defence, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Manufacturing Controller - Stores (FLT) to join their cutting-edge facility in Bristol.
This is a hands on manufacturing stores role, not general warehousing.
You'll be working onsite within a high tech defence manufacturing environment, supporting production by controlling materials, kits, and work packages directly to the shop floor.
If you've worked in manufacturing stores, lineside supply, materials control or production support, this will feel familiar.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Managing stores and materials that feed live manufacturing cells
2. Issuing, receiving and controlling stock (including shelf life items)
3. Loading work packages in line with production plans and delivery schedules
4. Kitting components to support efficient build activity
5. Using SAP / ERP systems to update stock and production records
6. Supporting packing, tooling issue/return, and goods in/out
7. Operating FLT and safely moving materials within a controlled environment
What do you need?:
8. Proven experience in manufacturing control and stores operations within a steady-paced production environment.
9. Flexible and reliable, with the ability to follow detailed instructions and adapt to varying shift patterns.
10. Strong attention to detail and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
11. Trained in manual handling and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) procedures to ensure safe and compliant material handling.
12. Certified in lifting and slinging operations, including the use of overhead cranes for safe movement of heavy components.
Desirable skills:
13. Demonstrated experience in line-side stores and manufacturing control environments (note: general warehousing experience not applicable).
14. Proficient in PC-based tasks, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for inventory tracking and reporting.
15. Holds a valid Forklift Truck (FLT) licence and up-to-date medical clearance for operating material handling equipment.
16. Familiar with lean manufacturing principles, including Kanban and two-bin systems for efficient stock replenishment.
17. Experienced in using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP for inventory management and production support.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
What happens now?
Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
More about the role:
For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This role is based in Bristol, at one of their state-of-the-art sites that plays a crucial role in missile operations. The location boasts excellent transportation links, and a variety of social, charitable, and sporting activities.