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We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.\n We're Hiring: Material Controller | Competitive Salary | Excellent Career Development Opportunities\nJoin Our Team as a Material Controller\nAre you highly organised, analytical, and passionate about keeping operations running efficiently? We're looking for a proactive Material Controller to take ownership of inventory accuracy and material availability, ensuring our production and operational teams have exactly what they need, when they need it.\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team where your expertise will directly influence operational success, process improvement, and business performance.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nManage and control the flow of incoming and outgoing materials\nMaintain accurate inventory records using ERP and inventory management systems\nConduct regular stock counts and audits, investigating and resolving discrepancies\nWork closely with Procurement, Production, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations\nImplement and improve inventory control processes to minimise waste and prevent stock shortages\nMonitor material consumption and provide reports and insights to support decision-making\nEnsure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards\nSupport forecasting activities and inventory optimisation initiatives\nMaintain accurate documentation for material receipts, transfers, and stock issues\nWhat We're Looking For\nEssential Skills & Experience\nExperience within Material Control, Inventory Management, Stores, Logistics, or Warehouse Operations\nStrong knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms\nExcellent attention to detail and organisational skills\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities\nEffective communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams\nContinuous improvement mindset and a proactive approach to work\nWhy Join Us?\nBe part of a supportive and experienced team\nWork in a role that is critical to operational success\nOpportunity to influence processes and drive improvements\nDevelop your skills within a varied and technical environment\nEnjoy autonomy, responsibility, and opportunities for career growth\nWorking Environment\nPrimarily office-based with regular interaction across operational departments\nOccasional travel and overnight stays may be required\nFlexibility during peak operational periods\nLow physical risk with a mix of desk-based and standing activities\nInterested?\nIf you're an organised and detail-oriented professional looking for your next challenge in materials and inventory management, we'd love to hear from you.\nApply today or contact us for a confidential conversation.\n#Hiring #MaterialController #InventoryManagement #SupplyChain #LogisticsJobs #WarehouseOperations #Procurement #ManufacturingJobs #Operations #ERP #SAP #Oracle #StockControl #MaterialsManagement #SupplyChainCareers #ProductionPlanning #InventoryControl #CareerOpportunity #JobOpening #NowHiring #Recruitment #FifeJobs #ScotlandJobs #EngineeringJobs #OperationsCareers #JoinOurTeam #LinkedInJobs #CareerGrowth #ManufacturingCareers #SupplyChainJobs\n Third-level qualification in Logistics, Materials Management, or a related discipline\nor\nTechnical Support College Diploma / High School Diploma with significant relevant experience\nA relevant college certificate is typically expected\nThis role is well suited to someone looking to develop toward a professional or management pathway.\n ***Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance***\nWe are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.\nWe believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.\nIf you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at  and one of the team will be in contact to help you.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5164,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-19T08:15:10Z"}],"liveness":{"score":69,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.73,"p_room":0.945,"age_days":8,"expected_fill_days":22,"reasons":["conf:6","win:mid"],"computed_at":"2026-09-25T05:45:01Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/navantia-uk-material-controller","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/navantia-uk-material-controller.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-26T02:31:46Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2634,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":2366,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-27T00:00:00Z"}}}