Material Control Operative
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026.
Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.
Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their sixth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.
Material Control Operative Jobs in Andover at Stannah- Join Our Team!
Stannah have an exciting opportunity for a Material Control Operative to join the Manufacturing department based at Stephenson Close, Andover.
This role will involve overseeing inventory control activities to keep stock levels efficient and records accurate. It works closely with purchasing, goods inwards, and dispatch to ensure smooth operations, includes other reasonable duties as needed.
As the Material Control Operative, you will work Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday 08:00 - 13:00. This is a permanent contract.
This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in a modern manufacturing environment who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is committed to continuous improvement and customer service excellence.
To be successful as a Material Control Operative, it is essential that you have previous experience within a manufacturing or warehouse environment. Experience of Kanban systems, stock control and material replenishment processes would be desirable.
Material Control Operative Responsibilities:
- Movement of Goods using correct Manual Handling and use of a Forklift
Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety policies, environmental standards, and safe systems of work
- Ensure lines within Pick and Pack (Upholstery & Carpet) and Kiting are replenished with incoming goods to the highest available levels
- Accurate checking of stock locations being loaded and picked from
- Required to be multi skilled to cover other areas of the department
Please see the full job description here: Material Control Operative - Job Description
Material Control Operative Requirements:
- Aisle master and Counterbalance Forklift licence
- Accuracy and ability to use barcode equipment
- Proactive to stop potential out of box issues and drive to improve quality
- An understanding of the Continuous Improvement process
- Good understanding of health and safety principles and procedures
If you have previous experience working as a Material Control Operative, Stores Operative, Production Support Operative or in a similar role and are looking for a Material Control Operative job in Andover please click the "apply now" button or contact us for further information.
Benefits Include:
- Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
- Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
- 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
- Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
- Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
- SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
- Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
- Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
- Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.
We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.
Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.