Ledwood are looking to recruit a Material Controller to join our team at Point of Ayr, North Wales
Your Role will be:
The Material Controller is responsible for ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, control, and distribution of materials on site in line with project requirements. The role supports construction activities by maintaining accurate inventory, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and project specifications, and enabling timely availability of materials to avoid delays and cost overruns.
Your new position will involve:
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Verify all incoming materials against delivery notes, purchase orders, and specifications
- Inspect materials for correct quantity, quality, and compliance upon delivery
- Coordinate with QA/QC personnel for formal inspections where required
- Identify, report, and quarantine damaged or non-compliant materials in line with procedures
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records using manual logs or digital systems
- Monitor and control minimum and maximum stock levels to ensure material availability
- Conduct regular stock checks, cycle counts, and periodic audits
- Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies promptly
- Ensure materials are stored in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and project requirements
- Implement appropriate storage solutions, including weather protection and material segregation
- Apply correct handling and preservation techniques to prevent damage, deterioration, or contamination
- Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations and site safety procedures
- Issue materials to site teams based on authorised material requisitions
- Maintain accurate records of material allocation and usage across work areas
- Track and monitor high-value, critical, or long-lead materials
- Support site teams in ensuring efficient material utilisation
- Maintain comprehensive material registers, logs, and tracking systems
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly material status reports
- Ensure full traceability of materials from receipt through to installation/use
- Maintain proper filing of delivery notes, inspection records, and issue documentation
- Ensure all materials meet project specifications, British Standards (BS), and UK regulatory requirements
- Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate and auditable records
- Ensure compliance with:
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements
- Environmental and sustainability policies
- Applicable ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001)
- Liaise effectively with key stakeholders, including:
- Site Managers
- Engineers
- Procurement Teams
- Suppliers and Subcontractors
- Attend site coordination and logistics meetings as required
- Proactively identify and resolve material-related issues to avoid project delays.
The ideal candidate will be able to:
Qualifications & Experience Requirements:
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Previous experience working within the Oil/Gas/Nuclear Industry in an on-site construction environment within a similar role.
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Physically capability to manually handle materials and goods for packaging/ unpacking distribution
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Valid CCNSG Safety Passport
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Valid Safety Critical Medical
Project Specifics
The position will be based onsite, starting ASAP for approx 18-24 months. This role will report into the Construction Lead and sits within the Procurement Department overseen by the Companies Procurement Manager.
Working Hours: 10.5 Hours Monday to Thursday, 7 hours Friday and 6 Hours Saturday (Working hours may change to suit the needs of the project).
Rate of Pay: Will be discussed with each applicant
Allowances: Accommodation Allowance is payable per night worked for any candidates that live over 40 miles from site. Travel Time and Rail Fare payment is also payable once per month during the designated site long weekend. (This allowance is only available on a PAYE basis)
If you believe you meet the requirements set out above, and are looking for a new opportunity, please click ‘Apply for Job’. We look forward to receiving your application of interest to join the Ledwood Team.
Please note that due to our ongoing commitment to the current Ledwood workforce who have already shown interest in being a part of this team and have demonstrated that they the right attitude, skills and experience, some or all of the positions contained within this advert may be filled by the internal movement of existing employees. As a result, it is possible that no external hires may take place.
