Materials Controller

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.

Materials Controller

Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd

Location : Ipswich

Who are we looking for?

A vacancy has arisen for a Materials Controller to be based at our Ipswich Vehicle Maintenance Facility (IVMF) located near to Ipswich Train Station. The successful candidate will join the Stores team at Ipswich VMF and will assist with the day to day running of the Stores. The role is 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

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 and a full UK Driving Licence.

What your key responsibilities will be :

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 :