Overview
Join to apply for the Materials Controller (CAF UK Overhaul Facility, Manchester) role at CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles).
Based out of multiple locations across the UK, CAF provides 24/7 technical support and uses the latest digital technology to enhance dependability and safety in rail transport. CAF is a real living wage employer with a focus on inclusivity, professional development, and social value initiatives.
What you will do
The role of Materials Controller is to support the effective operation of the CAF Overhaul Facility by ensuring that materials, components, consumables, and tooling are received, stored, controlled, and delivered to the production teams in a timely and accurate manner. Reporting to the Materials Manager, this is an operational role aligned with maintaining stock accuracy, asset tracking, and supporting overhaul schedules for major components. The Materials Controller will help ensure stores and logistics operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with CAF processes, HSQE requirements, and industry standards.
Your daily duties will include:
* Process all goods inwards and outwards (physically and in the ERP system), ensuring timely and accurate updates.
* Maintain accurate stock levels, logs, and system records to ensure data integrity and availability of overhaul materials.
* Support Engineering and Production by issuing materials in line with overhaul schedules and BOM requirements and delivering material and material kits to production lines.
* Manage consumables, PPE, and tooling stock, including COSHH-controlled items, ensuring availability and compliance with CAF standards.
* Coordinate logistics for deliveries, collections, and shipments (including repairable components and subcontracted services).
* Support the Materials Manager with stock audits, cycle counts, reconciliations, and KPI reporting.
* Ensure stores operations comply with CAF HSQE processes (including 5S) and ISO standards and safety regulations.
* Raise purchase requisitions and process approved orders in the ERP system when required.
* Provide accurate documentation for stock movements, repairs, and warranty-related transactions.
* Liaise with suppliers, central stores, and other CAF projects to manage material transfers and logistics.
* Assist in the setup, organization, and continuous improvement of the stores area, including layout, processes, and procedures.
* Manage asset tracking in the ERP system to reflect physical movements of components, sub-components and materials.
* Enter and maintain accurate data in CAF systems (ERP, maintenance management, and reporting tools) as required by the team.
* Prepare and maintain electronic filing of stores and operational documentation, ensuring full traceability of maintenance and materials records.
* Support any other business activities, audits and initiatives that align with the project scope and the qualifications of the Material Controller.
Salary
As a Real Living Wage Employer, you will be offered a salary in the region of £32,000 per annum.
What will make you successful
To succeed in this role you will need:
* English language and Mathematics standard grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
* IT literate (Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, etc)
* Full driving license
* Proven experience in warehousing, stores, or materials control operations
* Experience with ERP systems and inventory control processes
* Usage of forklift, cranes and cargo lifting/handling tools
* Previous experience in a factory, engineering, mechanical or rail environment is desirable
What we offer
A Real Living Wage employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, a workplace pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution), a health care cash plan, and Bike2Work. We support career development via Professional Sponsorship, Flexible Working, and Family Friendly policies, plus paid volunteering days and social value initiatives.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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