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A new opportunity has arisen with my client for a Material Controller. The role of material control is to ensure the station is compliant with internal & external regulatory requirements regarding the receipt, storage and issue of aircraft parts and equipment whilst maintaining cost effective stock management.

Role: Material Controller
Salary: Upon Application
Location: Luton
Hours: 7pm-7am - 5,5,4 Shift Pattern - Night shifts only

Responsibilities:

Ensure all material received is undamaged, the correct quantity and accompanied by correct release documentation. Booking on to QUANTUM System, placing items that fail inspection in to quarantine and liaising with airlines to resolve discrepancies. Placing acceptable received material into the secure store
Ensure stock levels are correctly maintained.
Return unserviceable material to airlines in good time, preventing any potential charges to the business.
Ensure shelf life of components/material & tooling are not exceeded
Collection and delivery of items from/to suppliers, couriers and security as required
Issue of material to engineers whilst maintaining the QUANTUM/AMOS system
Comply with all internal/external audit requirements
Other tasks as required to support an operational requirement
Must be fit and able to deal with heavy/bulky items.
Willing to assist at other stations if required.
Essential Experience & Qualifications:
All candidates must hold the rights to live and work in the UK.

Secondary school level Qualifications.
Knowledge of Goods in inspection and airworthiness certification
Previous Aviation Logistics/Stores experience is preferred
QUANTUM stores' experience is preferred and an advantage,
AMOS stores experience is preferred and an advantage.
EASA PART 145 course can be provided.
A high level of IT literacy is required with proficient knowledge of Microsoft systems especially Excel.
On-going training provided as required.
Excellent English in both verbal and written form.
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Melanie Cave at Line Up Aviation -
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