Materials Controller at Vistry Group in Coalville, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

erp booking

stock alignment

material transport

inventory replenishment

cycle counts

material requests

Progress chasing of material shortages – Liaising with required departments.
Ensuring lineside locations are replenished in a timely manner.
Work with logistics to transport materials between locations within the factory.
Inspecting materials on receipt and book into ERP system.
Entering material movements within ERP system.
Responding to material requests from other business departments.
Ensuring physical stocks are aligned within ERP system.
Support cycle/PI counts to ensure stock accuracy.

Requirements

dynamics 365

erp

excel

manufacturing

prioritisation

detail

Previous experience and knowledge of working within a manufacturing environment.
Ability to prioritise workload.
Attention to detail for the accurate fulfilment of material requests.
Have a proficient level of skill with conducting an array of IT tasks and will strive to remain up to date with the use of required software.
Numeracy skills for accurate record keeping.
Understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements for material handling.
Computer literacy, including ERP systems, Microsoft word and excel.
Previous experience within a similar role.
Verbal and written communication skills for understanding requests and responding to material requests.
Experience in Dynamics 365.
Experience in manufacturing.

Benefits

Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
Share save and share incentive schemes
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
2 Volunteering days per annum
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Launched following the merger of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try’s housing arm in January 2020.
Operates three retail brands—Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Countryside Homes—and a B2B Partnerships arm.
Known for timber-frame manufacturing via Vistry Works, boosting quality, speed, and carbon performance.
Typical projects include mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with schools, parks, orchards, and community facilities.
Completed major schemes like Meridian Water regeneration and Countryside Partnerships integration in 2022.

Culture + Values

Do the right thing – our ethos applied across all operations
Integrity, Caring and Quality – our values, striving for sustainable improvement
Building Better Together – our One Vistry culture, embedding purpose and values
A culture where you can build something brilliant, with progression for everyone and proactive improvement
Trust and celebration of teams, creating an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and face challenges together
Focus on rewards, career progression and personal fulfilment as recognition for a job well done

Environment + Sustainability

Modern timber-framed offsite construction to reduce GHG, costs and environmental impact
Carbon Action Plan updated post-merger; full transition plan due September 2024
Low-carbon heating systems (e.g., air source heat pumps) installed across multiple developments
185 zero-carbon ready homes at Tolgus and 54 AECB Passivhaus-lite homes at North Whiteley handed over; 310 net-zero-carbon (regulated energy) homes at Kenilworth

Inclusion & Diversity

Employee Engagement Survey gathers feedback on D&I, informing positive change
Four employee networks: Women’s Network; REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage); Pride; Accessibility Allies
Reverse‑mentoring programme connecting senior leaders with minority‑group colleagues
All employees complete ‘Diversity and Inclusion Essentials’ e‑learning via Vistry Learn
Signatory of Armed Forces Covenant and Social Mobility Pledge; BuildForce & Salute My Job partnerships
‘Time to Talk’ sessions supporting mental‑health dialogue

Articles

Careers – People development

Projects & Partnerships overview

Construction Apprentice programme

Role

Description

erp booking

stock alignment

material transport

inventory replenishment

cycle counts

material requests

Progress chasing of material shortages – Liaising with required departments.
Ensuring lineside locations are replenished in a timely manner.
Work with logistics to transport materials between locations within the factory.
Inspecting materials on receipt and book into ERP system.
Entering material movements within ERP system.
Responding to material requests from other business departments.
Ensuring physical stocks are aligned within ERP system.
Support cycle/PI counts to ensure stock accuracy.

Requirements

dynamics 365

erp

excel

manufacturing

prioritisation

detail

Previous experience and knowledge of working within a manufacturing environment.
Ability to prioritise workload.
Attention to detail for the accurate fulfilment of material requests.
Have a proficient level of skill with conducting an array of IT tasks and will strive to remain up to date with the use of required software.
Numeracy skills for accurate record keeping.
Understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements for material handling.
Computer literacy, including ERP systems, Microsoft word and excel.
Previous experience within a similar role.
Verbal and written communication skills for understanding requests and responding to material requests.
Experience in Dynamics 365.
Experience in manufacturing.

Benefits

Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
Share save and share incentive schemes
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
2 Volunteering days per annum
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Launched following the merger of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try’s housing arm in January 2020.
Operates three retail brands—Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Countryside Homes—and a B2B Partnerships arm.
Known for timber-frame manufacturing via Vistry Works, boosting quality, speed, and carbon performance.
Typical projects include mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with schools, parks, orchards, and community facilities.
Completed major schemes like Meridian Water regeneration and Countryside Partnerships integration in 2022.

Culture + Values

Do the right thing – our ethos applied across all operations
Integrity, Caring and Quality – our values, striving for sustainable improvement
Building Better Together – our One Vistry culture, embedding purpose and values
A culture where you can build something brilliant, with progression for everyone and proactive improvement
Trust and celebration of teams, creating an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and face challenges together
Focus on rewards, career progression and personal fulfilment as recognition for a job well done

Environment + Sustainability

Modern timber-framed offsite construction to reduce GHG, costs and environmental impact
Carbon Action Plan updated post-merger; full transition plan due September 2024
Low-carbon heating systems (e.g., air source heat pumps) installed across multiple developments
185 zero-carbon ready homes at Tolgus and 54 AECB Passivhaus-lite homes at North Whiteley handed over; 310 net-zero-carbon (regulated energy) homes at Kenilworth

Inclusion & Diversity

Employee Engagement Survey gathers feedback on D&I, informing positive change
Four employee networks: Women’s Network; REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage); Pride; Accessibility Allies
Reverse‑mentoring programme connecting senior leaders with minority‑group colleagues
All employees complete ‘Diversity and Inclusion Essentials’ e‑learning via Vistry Learn
Signatory of Armed Forces Covenant and Social Mobility Pledge; BuildForce & Salute My Job partnerships
‘Time to Talk’ sessions supporting mental‑health dialogue

Articles

Careers – People development

Projects & Partnerships overview

Construction Apprentice programme

Materials Controller

Vistry Group

Materials Controller

Vistry Group

Description

erp booking

stock alignment

material transport

inventory replenishment

cycle counts

material requests

Requirements

dynamics 365

erp

excel

manufacturing

prioritisation

detail

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Description

erp booking

stock alignment

material transport

inventory replenishment

cycle counts

material requests

Requirements

dynamics 365

erp

excel

manufacturing

prioritisation

detail

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

£3.78 bn

Revenue in 2024

Reported revenue as part of the FTSE 250, reflecting the company's strong financial performance.

17,500 homes

Annual homes built

Constructs approximately 17,500 new homes annually across the UK, with significant focus on affordability.

42% Emissions Reduction

Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Cut

Achieved a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.

97% Waste Diversion

Construction Waste Recycling

97% of non-hazardous construction waste was diverted from landfill in 2023, with 6.34 tonnes per 100 m².

5.3% Emissions Drop

Scope 1 & 2 Progress

Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5.3% between 2021 and 2023, though with an 8.8% rebound in 2023.

August 2024

Joined Stonewall’s Diversity Champions

The company became a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, demonstrating commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality.

Gold Award

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Recognized for active support of the Armed Forces community, achieving the highest accolade in 2019.

November 2023

Partnered with Black Professionals In Construction

Collaboration aimed at enhancing ethnic minority representation and career development in construction.

Over 100

Trained mental health first-aiders

Committed to mental health awareness with over 100 employees trained to provide initial support.

51.6% Reduction