Material Controller

Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Material Controller will operate within a storage facility supporting a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) & Avionics Top Level Unit manufacturing area. The role is responsible for ensuring world-class material flow, storage, accuracy, quality, and kitting. This position is hands-on and customer-focused, supporting production through effective material control, stock management, and timely fulfilment of material requests in line with Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Material Handling & Flow

• Perform physical movement of materials, including picking, packing, labelling, put-away, and dispatch.

• Ensure materials are stored, handled, and presented in accordance with aerospace, ESD, and MSD standards.

• Prepare and kit materials for production in line with the production schedule and ramp-up plans.

Inventory & Stock Control

• Maintain accurate stock records within the ERP or inventory management system.

• Execute inventory transactions (issues, transfers, adjustments) in a timely and correct manner.

• Support periodic cycle counts and stock-take to minimise inventory discrepancies and losses.

Production Support

• Release Work Orders for the Materials team in line with the agreed production plan.

• Fulfil all material requests within the assigned shift pattern to avoid line stops and delays.

• Work closely with Operations, Planning, and Quality to ensure material availability and readiness.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in daily meetings/rhythms to review performance and discuss key performance indicators.

• Apply problem-solving skills to resolve material-related queries quickly and effectively.

• Support leadership on process improvement initiatives to reduce turn-around-time (TAT), improve material presentation, and minimise inventory losses.

• Deliver on personal objectives aligned to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets.

Housekeeping & Compliance

• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment in accordance with 5S and site standards.

• Adhere to all relevant health, safety, and quality procedures and policies.

Desired Characteristics

• Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills, able to interact effectively with colleagues across functions.

• Experience: Material handling experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally including ESD and MSD-controlled areas.

• Customer Focus: Ability to manage and reprioritise workload in line with changing customer and production requirements.

• Teamwork: Proven ability to work collaboratively within a wider operations and supply chain team.

• Systems Knowledge: Working knowledge of an ERP or inventory management system.

• Organisation: Moderate planning and organisational skills, able to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and a structured, problem-solving approach to work.

Qualifications & Requirements

• IT literate, with moderate confidence using standard PC packages (for example, email, spreadsheets, and office applications).

• Experience using ERP planning systems or an equivalent inventory management system.

Flexible Working

GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE Aerospace we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Core medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No