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job requisition id ATR-4059
Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.
In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.
Freightliner was recently voted Rail Freight Company of the Year at the 2024 Multimodal Awards. We are a proud WORK180 endorsed employer for women, highlighting the company’s commitment to increased diversity and a supportive work culture for all employees.
Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd
Location: Crewe
Salary: £29,255 p/a rising to £30,426 p/a upon completion of successful probation
Who are we looking for?
A vacancy has arisen for an experienced Materials Controller to be based at our Crewe Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF). The successful candidate will join the Stores team at Crewe VMF and will assist with the day to day running of the Stores.
On your first day, we’ll expect you to have:
* Demonstrable knowledge of materials control, purchase order processing and logistics.
* A good understanding of material procurement / purchasing processes.
* Demonstrable experience within a Materials Controller or Logistics Coordinator role.
* A Forklift qualification. Telehandler or overhead crane operating experience would be beneficial.
Your key responsibilities will be:
* Managing goods inwards and storing materials correctly.
* Preparation of material to ship for overhaul.
* Loading and unloading vehicles.
* Stock counting.
* Issuing of material.
* Expediting orders.
* Monitoring the utilisation of materials on site.
* Liaising with the Stores Manager and production teams across Freightliner sites as required.
* Ensuring housekeeping is maintained to the highest standard to improve efficiency and safety at all times.
Our perks and benefits
Our people are our most important asset. We strive to empower our employees, ensuring they are trained and competent, fit for work, always informed, and completely engaged in our culture that places safety and wellbeing firmly at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer considerable career progression, and a rewarding career in an award-winning team alongside:
* Competitive pay
* Fantastic final-salary pension scheme after an initial qualifying period
* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
* Access to the company's life assurance scheme
* A range of benefits to make your own so you can get the most of your work and home life which will also help save you money and hassle. From reimbursement on health treatments, to savings on new cars.
This post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening and successful DBS background checks.
Apply today!
Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.
We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.
In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.
About Us
Freightliner is an established rail freight provider with businesses in the UK and Continental Europe.
Offering customers a wide range of rail freight solutions to cater for the requirements of a diverse market sector, we provide a safe, reliable and cost effective rail freight partnership.
At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety.
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