W Talent is delighted to be partnering with a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging solutions based in Gainsborough. The business supplies innovative, sustainable products to customers across the UK and international markets, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. We are seeking a Material Controller to support day-to-day material planning and allocation activities across the operation. This is a key role within the Supply Chain team, responsible for ensuring the timely allocation of film and raw materials to customer orders, maintaining accurate stock levels, and supporting the smooth flow of materials throughout the manufacturing process. The Role The successful candidate will play an important role in managing material control activities, ensuring that raw materials are allocated efficiently and accurately in line with production schedules and customer requirements. Working closely with Production, Planning, Warehouse, and Customer Service teams, the Material Controller will help maintain continuity of supply, monitor inventory levels, and support continuous improvement across materials and stock control processes. Key Responsibilities Day-to-day allocation of film and raw materials to customer orders Monitor material availability to support production schedules and on-time delivery Maintain accurate stock records and material transactions within ERP systems Liaise with Production, Planning, Warehouse, and Customer Service teams to resolve material or stock issues Support inventory management activities including stock counts, reconciliations, and investigations Track material usage and identify potential shortages or discrepancies Coordinate material movements and ensure data accuracy across systems Support goods-in and stock control processes where required Work with suppliers and internal departments to support continuity of supply Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across material planning and inventory processes Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and health & safety requirements Support effective stock rotation and working capital management Key Requirements Previous experience in a Material Controller, Stock Controller, Materials Planner, Supply Chain, or similar role within manufacturing Experience working within packaging, FMCG, manufacturing, or production environments preferred Good understanding of inventory management and material allocation processes Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally Proactive, reliable, and demonstrates a strong "can-do" attitude Salary & Benefits A competitive salary of 28,000 - 30,000 plus benefits is on offer. The role is based in Gainsborough and offers the opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business, where you can play a key role in supporting production efficiency and maintaining a resilient and effective supply chain.
May 23, 2026
Full time
W Talent is delighted to be partnering with a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging solutions based in Gainsborough. The business supplies innovative, sustainable products to customers across the UK and international markets, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. We are seeking a Material Controller to support day-to-day material planning and allocation activities across the operation. This is a key role within the Supply Chain team, responsible for ensuring the timely allocation of film and raw materials to customer orders, maintaining accurate stock levels, and supporting the smooth flow of materials throughout the manufacturing process. The Role The successful candidate will play an important role in managing material control activities, ensuring that raw materials are allocated efficiently and accurately in line with production schedules and customer requirements. Working closely with Production, Planning, Warehouse, and Customer Service teams, the Material Controller will help maintain continuity of supply, monitor inventory levels, and support continuous improvement across materials and stock control processes. Key Responsibilities Day-to-day allocation of film and raw materials to customer orders Monitor material availability to support production schedules and on-time delivery Maintain accurate stock records and material transactions within ERP systems Liaise with Production, Planning, Warehouse, and Customer Service teams to resolve material or stock issues Support inventory management activities including stock counts, reconciliations, and investigations Track material usage and identify potential shortages or discrepancies Coordinate material movements and ensure data accuracy across systems Support goods-in and stock control processes where required Work with suppliers and internal departments to support continuity of supply Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across material planning and inventory processes Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and health & safety requirements Support effective stock rotation and working capital management Key Requirements Previous experience in a Material Controller, Stock Controller, Materials Planner, Supply Chain, or similar role within manufacturing Experience working within packaging, FMCG, manufacturing, or production environments preferred Good understanding of inventory management and material allocation processes Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally Proactive, reliable, and demonstrates a strong "can-do" attitude Salary & Benefits A competitive salary of 28,000 - 30,000 plus benefits is on offer. The role is based in Gainsborough and offers the opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business, where you can play a key role in supporting production efficiency and maintaining a resilient and effective supply chain.
Field Service Engineer / Maintenance Technician - Pharma Do you enjoy the practical hands-on elements of engineering and have the desire to work on industry-leading, highly complex automation equipment? Ready for your calling? This specialist equipment manufacturer is searching for a well-rounded Field Service Engineer / Service Technician to support their pharmaceutical customers in the UK with a focus on South. Why This Company? This leading industrial automation manufacturer has grown 20% over the past 12 months and in line with the acquisition of new customers and to ensure continued world class service they now wish to expand their service team in the UK. Operating in rapidly expanding markets such as pharmaceuticals and recognised for offering some of the industry s most advanced production equipment, they pride themselves on their detailed attention to customer needs and dedication to the highest standards of performance and quality. Rewards & Benefits £45K £55K Basic (dependent on experience) Company Car Private Healthcare 4 x Life Assurance 5% Matched Pension Company Credit Card (Travel Expenses) Overtime (1.25x paid on any hours worked above contracted 39 hours per week) 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays About The Role As a Field Service Engineer / Service Technician you will work from a home office and be responsible for: Operating in an 80% mechanical and 20% electrical role. Working within a service engineering team supporting pharmaceutical manufacturers in the UK with a particular focus on the South. Attending a low number of customer calls as each case can be extremely complicated and time consuming. On rare occasions operating as part of an installation team to complete new equipment installations, commissioning and user training. Working to preventative maintenance and installation work which is often booked 2-3 months in advance, whilst also reacting to more pressing breakdowns and repairs. Working with the engineering planner to coordinate activities and movements. Conducting routine service and calibration work, alongside more reactive maintenance, including fault finding, problem resolution and repair. Completing service visit reports. About You The ideal candidate will possess at least 2 years of service engineering / technician experience, gained working on complex automated pharmaceutical equipment, including robotics, production/processing, materials handling, packaging and filling machinery. Candidates must speak fluent English and be multiskilled with a mechanical focus. You must be comfortable travelling in the UK and spending nights away from home when needed. A degree level education is beneficial, but not essential. It is, however, essential you have a logical and methodical approach to finding faults and be comfortable working on high value automated machinery. A valid local driving license is required, as is the right to work in the UK. My client doesn t offer sponsorship. Interested in this role? Here s what happens next Click the apply button to send us your CV. If we think you re a great fit for this role, we ll be in touch in the next couple of days. Thank you for taking the time to read about this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you, Team Mase. Job Ref: (Apply online only)-CVL Field Service Engineer / Maintenance Technician Location: Ideally South UK Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Avon, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Surrey Would also consider candidates in the Midlands
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Field Service Engineer / Maintenance Technician - Pharma Do you enjoy the practical hands-on elements of engineering and have the desire to work on industry-leading, highly complex automation equipment? Ready for your calling? This specialist equipment manufacturer is searching for a well-rounded Field Service Engineer / Service Technician to support their pharmaceutical customers in the UK with a focus on South. Why This Company? This leading industrial automation manufacturer has grown 20% over the past 12 months and in line with the acquisition of new customers and to ensure continued world class service they now wish to expand their service team in the UK. Operating in rapidly expanding markets such as pharmaceuticals and recognised for offering some of the industry s most advanced production equipment, they pride themselves on their detailed attention to customer needs and dedication to the highest standards of performance and quality. Rewards & Benefits £45K £55K Basic (dependent on experience) Company Car Private Healthcare 4 x Life Assurance 5% Matched Pension Company Credit Card (Travel Expenses) Overtime (1.25x paid on any hours worked above contracted 39 hours per week) 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays About The Role As a Field Service Engineer / Service Technician you will work from a home office and be responsible for: Operating in an 80% mechanical and 20% electrical role. Working within a service engineering team supporting pharmaceutical manufacturers in the UK with a particular focus on the South. Attending a low number of customer calls as each case can be extremely complicated and time consuming. On rare occasions operating as part of an installation team to complete new equipment installations, commissioning and user training. Working to preventative maintenance and installation work which is often booked 2-3 months in advance, whilst also reacting to more pressing breakdowns and repairs. Working with the engineering planner to coordinate activities and movements. Conducting routine service and calibration work, alongside more reactive maintenance, including fault finding, problem resolution and repair. Completing service visit reports. About You The ideal candidate will possess at least 2 years of service engineering / technician experience, gained working on complex automated pharmaceutical equipment, including robotics, production/processing, materials handling, packaging and filling machinery. Candidates must speak fluent English and be multiskilled with a mechanical focus. You must be comfortable travelling in the UK and spending nights away from home when needed. A degree level education is beneficial, but not essential. It is, however, essential you have a logical and methodical approach to finding faults and be comfortable working on high value automated machinery. A valid local driving license is required, as is the right to work in the UK. My client doesn t offer sponsorship. Interested in this role? Here s what happens next Click the apply button to send us your CV. If we think you re a great fit for this role, we ll be in touch in the next couple of days. Thank you for taking the time to read about this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you, Team Mase. Job Ref: (Apply online only)-CVL Field Service Engineer / Maintenance Technician Location: Ideally South UK Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Avon, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Surrey Would also consider candidates in the Midlands
Permanent Demand Planner Role OBJECTIVE To manage the demand management interface on behalf of Supply Chain, ensuring that customers maintain appropriate levels of inventory, obtain customer requirements and fulfilment of their orders and work closely with supply planners, International Sales, Finance and third-party suppliers. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Manage the key operational interactions with all markets.Obtain confirmed PO's from customers to meet forecasted requirementsPlan, co-ordinate and monitor the end-to-end supply chain, including raw materials, packaging and finished goods and accessories from third-party manufacturers and suppliers through to release to sales in UK and International markets, on time and in full in a GMP compliant manner.Optimise the use of SAP APO, through the maintenance and review of our planning parameters, turning purchase requisitions into purchase orders.Negotiate with suppliers inventory management related parameters; safety stocks, minimum order quantities and lead times as required.Manage new product introductions, packaging changes and customer demands, ensuring volumes and requirements are communicated across the business. Lead month end reporting inc monthly invoicing of 3rd party sales, 3+9, 6+6 and 9+3 reporting with the Finance team.Take account of agreed performance levels, take appropriate corrective actions as required and communicate risks and opportunities to the business as they present.Produce regular KPI reporting across multiple supply chain metrics, including supplier performance Provide customer overview at Monthly S&OP meetings in collaboration with TechOps, Commercial Finance, Quality, Regulatory and MS&TPerform root cause analysis routinely to identify improvements across all aspects of Supply Demand Planning.Own supply chain processes, document and maintain SOPs, constantly identifying and implementing areas of improvement.Manage the movement, receipt and reconciliation of stock PERSONAL SPECIFICATION This role will mainly be office-based. HYBRID 3 DAYS IN THE OFFICE, 2 DAYS WORKING FROM HOME Educated to degree level Excellent spoken and written communication Planning and organisation Problem-solving Interpersonal skills, relationship building with internal and external stakeholdersAbility to work under pressure in a progressive and changing environmentSound knowledge of Microsoft packages, Excel to intermediate levelSound knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems is desirable.Experience of the planning and purchasing cycle, including MRP desirable.Understanding of pre-production and manufacturing processesPharma Industry experience would be an advantage. GMP/GDP VALUES - Actively embraces and positively demonstrates Company ValuesIntegrity - Each one of us acts ethically in line with the company's internal and external standards. Our actions are led by speaking up and respect.Entrepreneurship - Each one of us drives new ideas and actions, creating future growth and value. Agility - Each one of us leads change with flexibility and decisiveness as part of our ongoing journey of personal development. Each one of us acts in the best interests of the company as a whole rather than our business unit or function, in order to build one successful CORE COMPETENCIES Personal ExcellenceManages own daily activity and actively adapts to changing priorities and business demands. Identifies and proposes opportunities for continuous improvement in your own business area and implements them. Delivering ResultsUnderstands stakeholder expectations and takes ownership of a task, accepting responsibility for outcomes. Continually seeks opportunities for improvement within their role and takes the initiative to improve performance. Relationship Building and CommunicationBuilds strong relationships, internally and externally, sharing information and working collaboratively to complete tasks as What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Permanent Demand Planner Role OBJECTIVE To manage the demand management interface on behalf of Supply Chain, ensuring that customers maintain appropriate levels of inventory, obtain customer requirements and fulfilment of their orders and work closely with supply planners, International Sales, Finance and third-party suppliers. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Manage the key operational interactions with all markets.Obtain confirmed PO's from customers to meet forecasted requirementsPlan, co-ordinate and monitor the end-to-end supply chain, including raw materials, packaging and finished goods and accessories from third-party manufacturers and suppliers through to release to sales in UK and International markets, on time and in full in a GMP compliant manner.Optimise the use of SAP APO, through the maintenance and review of our planning parameters, turning purchase requisitions into purchase orders.Negotiate with suppliers inventory management related parameters; safety stocks, minimum order quantities and lead times as required.Manage new product introductions, packaging changes and customer demands, ensuring volumes and requirements are communicated across the business. Lead month end reporting inc monthly invoicing of 3rd party sales, 3+9, 6+6 and 9+3 reporting with the Finance team.Take account of agreed performance levels, take appropriate corrective actions as required and communicate risks and opportunities to the business as they present.Produce regular KPI reporting across multiple supply chain metrics, including supplier performance Provide customer overview at Monthly S&OP meetings in collaboration with TechOps, Commercial Finance, Quality, Regulatory and MS&TPerform root cause analysis routinely to identify improvements across all aspects of Supply Demand Planning.Own supply chain processes, document and maintain SOPs, constantly identifying and implementing areas of improvement.Manage the movement, receipt and reconciliation of stock PERSONAL SPECIFICATION This role will mainly be office-based. HYBRID 3 DAYS IN THE OFFICE, 2 DAYS WORKING FROM HOME Educated to degree level Excellent spoken and written communication Planning and organisation Problem-solving Interpersonal skills, relationship building with internal and external stakeholdersAbility to work under pressure in a progressive and changing environmentSound knowledge of Microsoft packages, Excel to intermediate levelSound knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems is desirable.Experience of the planning and purchasing cycle, including MRP desirable.Understanding of pre-production and manufacturing processesPharma Industry experience would be an advantage. GMP/GDP VALUES - Actively embraces and positively demonstrates Company ValuesIntegrity - Each one of us acts ethically in line with the company's internal and external standards. Our actions are led by speaking up and respect.Entrepreneurship - Each one of us drives new ideas and actions, creating future growth and value. Agility - Each one of us leads change with flexibility and decisiveness as part of our ongoing journey of personal development. Each one of us acts in the best interests of the company as a whole rather than our business unit or function, in order to build one successful CORE COMPETENCIES Personal ExcellenceManages own daily activity and actively adapts to changing priorities and business demands. Identifies and proposes opportunities for continuous improvement in your own business area and implements them. Delivering ResultsUnderstands stakeholder expectations and takes ownership of a task, accepting responsibility for outcomes. Continually seeks opportunities for improvement within their role and takes the initiative to improve performance. Relationship Building and CommunicationBuilds strong relationships, internally and externally, sharing information and working collaboratively to complete tasks as What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #