Materials Controller
Untypical
Manage material call‑offs, deliveries and waste control to meet build programme.
21 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Bedford, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
380 Employees
Service Specialisms
Housebuilding
Sustainable design
Customer‑centric developments
Low‑carbon architecture
Technical project delivery
Sector Specialisms
UK Housebuilding
Sustainable Communities
Residential Housing
Customer-centric Housing Development
Role
What you would be doing
material scheduling
delivery coordination
stock monitoring
waste segregation
safety management
supplier liaison
The aim of the post is to efficiently manage the call off and delivery of materials in line with the build programme for site, will process customer options in line with delivery times and sales selections and lead in waste control and segregation.
- Ensure materials are called off in time to meet the build programme
- Ensure protection to work in progress is supplied to trades for installation
- Follow up any outstanding orders
- Liaise with Suppliers to confirm delivery arrangements
- Regular checks with site teams for excess stock.
- Monitor production programmes in relation to stock and advise the Site Manager of potential shortages
- Work closely with FLT and site operative to ensure all site activities are covered
- Lead in the segregation of waste on site
- Report any schedule issues to commercial
- Monitors build progress with site teams to ensure materials due in are still required to dates requested.
- Liaise with site teams re deliveries discrepancies / damages
- Responsible for keeping a well organised, clean and safe compound
- Lead and maintain a safe working environment
What you bring
computer literacy
building materials
driving licence
site experience
enthusiastic
We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who will share this passion, to join our team.
- Computer Literacy
- Strong knowledge of building materials
- Full Clean Driving Licence
- Building knowledge (through site production experience & materials control)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Holiday Buy Scheme
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Retail discount portal
- 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays
- Life Assurance
- Bonus Scheme
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Company
Overview
October 2024
Company Merger Date
The company was formed through the merger of two prominent UK housebuilders.
£125 million
Sustainability-linked Loan
Secured a significant loan to support eco-friendly housing initiatives.
5-star rating
HBF Quality Mark
Achieved the highest rating for housebuilding quality from the HBF (Home Builders Federation).
2,000+ homes/year
Annual Delivery Target
Aims to build and deliver over 2,000 new homes annually across the UK.
- Operates across four English regions: Midlands, West, East, and East Anglia.
- Specializes in both entry-level and premium housing options.
- Pilots innovative low-embodied-carbon housing designs at Landimore Park.
- Collaborates with Octopus Energy for zero-bills homes and Pulse Fibre for full-fibre broadband.
- Combines traditional design elements with modern energy efficiency and community-focused development.
78% Overall Score
Employee Survey
The company achieved a high satisfaction rate in its employee survey, reflecting strong employee engagement and well-being.
100% Participation
Team Training
100% of employees participated in comprehensive training programs focused on service excellence, inclusion, and leadership development.
£41k Raised
Charity Initiatives
The company successfully raised £41,131 through dedicated charity initiatives and introduced a personalized volunteering platform.
50% of Staff
DEI Activities
Over 50% of staff engaged in activities focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion through the Inclusion Collective platform.
- B Corp certified - official stamp for looking after our people, communities, and the planet
- Hosts member workshops and initiatives via the Green Collective (12 events, 250+ members, 50+ companies)
25.36% reduction
Emissions Reduction
The company has reduced its Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 25.36% and achieved PAS 2060 carbon neutrality for the period 2016–2021.
Carbon Neutral
Carbon Neutrality Achieved
The company has achieved PAS 2060 carbon neutrality for the period 2016–2021.
EPC Rating B
Building Efficiency Target
All buildings are set to achieve an EPC rating of B or above by 2027.
2027 Target
Carbon-Neutral Desks
The company aims to make all desks across all locations carbon-neutral by 2027.
- Extended Net Zero target aligned with Science Based Targets initiative to 2050
- 4 buildings BREEAM certified; Holborn targeting BREEAM Excellent In‑Use
- All electricity sourced from renewable energy
- Target: all buildings to achieve EPC rating B or above by 2027
- Target: carbon‑neutral desks across all locations by 2027
- Supports three high‑impact carbon projects: afforestation in China, clean water in Laos, ocean‑bound plastic protection
- Onboarding all members on ESG strategy, conducting educational supplier workshops annually
- Bi‑annual impact goals: 600 charity hours (2025), Investors in People Gold recertification (2026), B Corp recertification & EPC B for all buildings (2027)
50%+ engaged
Staff Participation
Over 50% of staff engaged in DEI-focused activities through the Inclusion Collective.
100% trained
Team Completion
All team members completed inclusion training, reflecting a comprehensive commitment to diversity and inclusion.
78% satisfaction
Employee Survey
Employee survey results indicated an ENPS score of 78%, showing high satisfaction with DEI initiatives.
- Published first extended gender pay gap report
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