Materials Controller – J1558

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Material Controller – J1560

Location:   Luton

Salary:  Competitive

Hours:  40 hour week

Shift Pattern:  Shift work required (role operates outside normal office hours)

Contract:   Permanent

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary and career progression
• Training and professional development support
• Pension scheme
• Health and dental insurance
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing initiatives
• Free onsite parking

About the Client

Our client operates within a fast-paced aviation environment where efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance are essential. The Logistics team plays a key role in supporting engineering operations through effective material handling and stock control.

Role Overview

The Material Controller ensures the station remains fully compliant with internal and external regulatory requirements relating to the receipt, storage, handling, and issue of aircraft parts and equipment. The role focuses on accurate stock management, correct certification, and timely material support to engineering operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all incoming material is undamaged, delivered in the correct quantity, and accompanied by the appropriate release documentation.
• Book all received items onto the QUANTUM system, placing any items that fail inspection into quarantine and liaising with airlines to resolve discrepancies.
• Place acceptable received material into secure storage.
• Maintain correct stock levels at all times.
• Return unserviceable material to airlines promptly to avoid unnecessary business charges.
• Monitor and manage shelf-life dates of components, materials, and tooling.
• Collect and deliver items to/from suppliers, couriers, and security as required.
• Issue material to engineers while accurately maintaining the QUANTUM/AMOS systems.
• Comply with all internal and external audit requirements.
• Provide additional operational support as required.

 Operating Environment

• Fast-paced, pressurised environment with tight lead times.
• Working outside normal office hours and shift work is required.
• Must be physically fit and capable of handling heavy or bulky items.
• Willingness to support at other company locations when needed.

Education & Qualifications

• Secondary school level education.
• Excellent English (written and verbal).

Skills & Experience

Preferred Experience:

• Previous aviation logistics/stores experience (training can be provided).
• Experience using QUANTUM or AMOS systems (advantageous but not essential).

Knowledge & Training:

• EASA Part 145 training can be provided.
• Knowledge of goods-in inspection and airworthiness certification is an advantage.
• Strong IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Ongoing training provided as required.

Additional Requirements

• Must be physically capable of handling heavy and bulky materials.
• Flexibility to travel to and support other company locations when requested.

If you believe that this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes for the Materials Controller, please apply today or contact Argo Aviation directly to discuss the opportunity with one of our experienced Consultants.  If you are aware of any Material Controllers who may be interested in this opportunity, please share and ask them to reach out.

Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.

Email: Susanne.Howe-Smith@Argo.work

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