Stores & Materials Controller
Company Description
Kingfisher Industrial specialises in solving challenges faced by industries that process bulk solid materials, with a strong focus on efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance. The company works closely with plant owners, operators, and engineers to deliver best-practice solutions that protect equipment handling abrasive minerals.
Using extensive expertise in design, manufacture, wear protection, and installation, Kingfisher provides tailored concepts for conveying, storing, and processing materials. In partnership with strategically selected global suppliers, the company offers advanced materials such as ceramics, metallics, and polymer lining systems. These solutions help safeguard valuable capital plant and equipment while improving operational performance.
Role Description
The Stores & Materials Controller is a full-time, on-site role based in Kidderminster. This role is responsible for managing incoming and outgoing materials, ensuring accurate inventory records, and organising storage areas for safe and efficient material handling.
Daily tasks include monitoring stock levels, performing regular stock checks, updating inventory systems, and coordinating with procurement and production teams to meet material requirements. The Stores & Materials Controller will oversee goods receipting, labelling, and issuing of materials to jobs, while maintaining compliance with health and safety procedures.
The role also involves liaising with suppliers, supporting continuous improvement in stores processes, and contributing to reliable material availability for ongoing projects.
Qualifications
- Strong Material Handling and Materials Management skills to manage storage, movement, and control of components and finished goods.
- Proficiency in Inventory Management and working with materials to maintain accurate stock levels and records.
- Experience with Procurement processes to support ordering, expediting, and supplier coordination for material availability.
- Competence using inventory or ERP software, with good numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of health and safety practices in an industrial or warehouse environment.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with production, engineering, and purchasing teams.
- Prior experience in an industrial, engineering, or manufacturing stores role is beneficial.
- Relevant vocational qualification or training in warehousing, logistics, or materials management is an advantage.
