Senior Recruitment Consultant - Blue Collar Construction Integra people are looking for a driven 360 Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our highly successful Warrington branch. We are a multi-sector recruitment agency, specialising in Construction - Blue Collar and White Collar, contract and permanent recruitment. Integra Construction partners with leading UK firms, supplying diverse, qualified personnel, fostering proactive relationships, and tailoring solutions for project success. Our teams are expanding, and there is every opportunity to jump on board and climb the ladder with us! We have exciting growth plans, and as part of that venture we are looking for ambitious and driven individuals who are looking to take their next step in their recruitment career. If you re money motivated, thrive in fast paced environment s and have a strong competitive streak then we want you! About you You'll have a minimum of 12 months recruitment experience in a 360 role in an Blue Collar Trades & Labour recruitment role Ambitious, driven and keen to succeed through a transparent promotion structure Able to commute to our Head Office in Warrington on a full-time or hybrid basis What will you be doing? Establish and maintain good relationships with clients through regular telephone contact, emails and site visits, understanding their recruitment needs Use outbound sales and business development techniques to attract and develop new business from client companies Generate leads through various techniques, including candidate calling and market research Arrange interviews, preparing candidates for interview, taking client and candidate feedback Work with the wider team to review applications, manage interviews and create a shortlist of candidates for the client Manage a social media presence, effectively utilising platforms such as LinkedIn and Facebook What makes us different? We are heavily focussed on internal mobility and encourage our employees to progress their careers. We offer the opportunity to work autonomously at the highest level, with a remuneration and equity scheme to rival our competitors. We have our own full back office and in branch support functions, allowing you to focus on the fun stuff. We also have an exceptional marketing team that ll ensure brand awareness is optimised for your market. Why join us? Competitive base salary and newly designed benefits package Uncapped and highly lucrative commission scheme, monthly payments - designed to motivate and reward high performance 0% threshold in your first 6 months allowing you to earn commission straight away Nationwide recruitment you won t be limited to just one region, having to pass business you brought in to another team Negotiable fees and rates with clients to maximise your commercial output MARWEEK2JW
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Blue Collar Construction Integra people are looking for a driven 360 Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our highly successful Warrington branch. We are a multi-sector recruitment agency, specialising in Construction - Blue Collar and White Collar, contract and permanent recruitment. Integra Construction partners with leading UK firms, supplying diverse, qualified personnel, fostering proactive relationships, and tailoring solutions for project success. Our teams are expanding, and there is every opportunity to jump on board and climb the ladder with us! We have exciting growth plans, and as part of that venture we are looking for ambitious and driven individuals who are looking to take their next step in their recruitment career. If you re money motivated, thrive in fast paced environment s and have a strong competitive streak then we want you! About you You'll have a minimum of 12 months recruitment experience in a 360 role in an Blue Collar Trades & Labour recruitment role Ambitious, driven and keen to succeed through a transparent promotion structure Able to commute to our Head Office in Warrington on a full-time or hybrid basis What will you be doing? Establish and maintain good relationships with clients through regular telephone contact, emails and site visits, understanding their recruitment needs Use outbound sales and business development techniques to attract and develop new business from client companies Generate leads through various techniques, including candidate calling and market research Arrange interviews, preparing candidates for interview, taking client and candidate feedback Work with the wider team to review applications, manage interviews and create a shortlist of candidates for the client Manage a social media presence, effectively utilising platforms such as LinkedIn and Facebook What makes us different? We are heavily focussed on internal mobility and encourage our employees to progress their careers. We offer the opportunity to work autonomously at the highest level, with a remuneration and equity scheme to rival our competitors. We have our own full back office and in branch support functions, allowing you to focus on the fun stuff. We also have an exceptional marketing team that ll ensure brand awareness is optimised for your market. Why join us? Competitive base salary and newly designed benefits package Uncapped and highly lucrative commission scheme, monthly payments - designed to motivate and reward high performance 0% threshold in your first 6 months allowing you to earn commission straight away Nationwide recruitment you won t be limited to just one region, having to pass business you brought in to another team Negotiable fees and rates with clients to maximise your commercial output MARWEEK2JW
EFAB Resourcing is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Recruiter specialising in Engineering and Industrial sectors. The post holder will manage the end to end recruitment lifecycle for both Blue Collar and White Collar roles, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and projects. The role demands excellent stakeholder management, strong sector knowledge, and the ability to deliver high-q
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
EFAB Resourcing is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Recruiter specialising in Engineering and Industrial sectors. The post holder will manage the end to end recruitment lifecycle for both Blue Collar and White Collar roles, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and projects. The role demands excellent stakeholder management, strong sector knowledge, and the ability to deliver high-q
Recruitment Consultant (Trades & Labour) Sheffield or Nottingham Competitive Salary and Package £27,000 - £35,000 Plus commission, Laptop & Phone TSR Recruitment are looking to add an experience Trades and Labour consultant to the established offices in Sheffield or Nottingham. This role is available due to planned growth and increase in demand across our varied client base. Established in 2018, TSR have grown from humble beginnings to a multi office, multi disciplined construction recruitment agency, supplying temporary and permanent blue- and white-collar construction professionals across the UK. The Role: Maximising on opportunities with existing client base Winning opportunities with new businesses Negotiating Rates of pay Resourcing candidates Making Sales calls to new and existing clients Supplying general trades and labour across the Midlands and South Yorkshire The Person: Experienced in temporary recruitment (preferably construction) Positive work ethic and motivated Good IT Skills Great communication skills TS Recruitment act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in construction and Residential recruitment and service UK.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Recruitment Consultant (Trades & Labour) Sheffield or Nottingham Competitive Salary and Package £27,000 - £35,000 Plus commission, Laptop & Phone TSR Recruitment are looking to add an experience Trades and Labour consultant to the established offices in Sheffield or Nottingham. This role is available due to planned growth and increase in demand across our varied client base. Established in 2018, TSR have grown from humble beginnings to a multi office, multi disciplined construction recruitment agency, supplying temporary and permanent blue- and white-collar construction professionals across the UK. The Role: Maximising on opportunities with existing client base Winning opportunities with new businesses Negotiating Rates of pay Resourcing candidates Making Sales calls to new and existing clients Supplying general trades and labour across the Midlands and South Yorkshire The Person: Experienced in temporary recruitment (preferably construction) Positive work ethic and motivated Good IT Skills Great communication skills TS Recruitment act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in construction and Residential recruitment and service UK.
Assistant Procurement Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Day Rate: £250-£300 (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months A major transport programme is entering a critical phase - and you'll be right at the heart of it. This is a hands-on procurement support role within a high-profile fleet supply project, offering you the chance to contribute to the future of rail operations across the region. The Role Reporting into the Programme Manager, you'll support the PMO team through the procurement phase of a large-scale supply contract. You'll help manage digital procurement systems, coordinate supplier communications, and ensure the smooth running of tender and evaluation processes. Key Responsibilities • Support the setup and management of digital procurement tools for tendering activities.• Manage supplier correspondence and documentation throughout the procurement lifecycle.• Coordinate all Q&A activity - logging, tracking, and responding to bidder queries.• Maintain internal trackers and ensure data accuracy across procurement records.• Attend review meetings to support question approvals and uphold documentation standards.• Assist in configuring evaluation systems and liaising with technical contacts to ensure correct setup.• Provide general support to the procurement and PMO teams throughout the tender process. Candidate Requirements • Experience supporting procurement activities within a structured programme or project environment.• Familiarity with digital procurement and evaluation platforms is highly desirable.• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail - especially in managing documentation and tracking queries.• Confident communicator, able to liaise with suppliers, assessors, and internal stakeholders.• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup and attending meetings as required.• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to supporting successful procurement delivery. How to apply for the role: If you are interested in the Assistant Procurement role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Assistant Procurement Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Day Rate: £250-£300 (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months A major transport programme is entering a critical phase - and you'll be right at the heart of it. This is a hands-on procurement support role within a high-profile fleet supply project, offering you the chance to contribute to the future of rail operations across the region. The Role Reporting into the Programme Manager, you'll support the PMO team through the procurement phase of a large-scale supply contract. You'll help manage digital procurement systems, coordinate supplier communications, and ensure the smooth running of tender and evaluation processes. Key Responsibilities • Support the setup and management of digital procurement tools for tendering activities.• Manage supplier correspondence and documentation throughout the procurement lifecycle.• Coordinate all Q&A activity - logging, tracking, and responding to bidder queries.• Maintain internal trackers and ensure data accuracy across procurement records.• Attend review meetings to support question approvals and uphold documentation standards.• Assist in configuring evaluation systems and liaising with technical contacts to ensure correct setup.• Provide general support to the procurement and PMO teams throughout the tender process. Candidate Requirements • Experience supporting procurement activities within a structured programme or project environment.• Familiarity with digital procurement and evaluation platforms is highly desirable.• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail - especially in managing documentation and tracking queries.• Confident communicator, able to liaise with suppliers, assessors, and internal stakeholders.• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup and attending meetings as required.• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to supporting successful procurement delivery. How to apply for the role: If you are interested in the Assistant Procurement role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.
REED Engineering & Manufacturing specialise in placing both blue collar and white-collar candidates into both temporary and permanent positions within 'Manufacturing' and 'Engineering' companies across the UK. Recruitment Consultant We are currently looking to recruit a Recruitment Consultant within our busy Sheffield based Engineering & Manufacturing Team. Our Recruitment Consultants work with a variety of clients involved in Design, Manufacture and Service Maintenance across a range of industries including Defence, Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, FMCG, Aviation, Oil & Gas and Electronics etc. Working as an Engineering Recruitment Consultant will require excellent sales and consultancy skills along with the ability to deal with engineering and manufacturing jobseekers and employers. As a Recruitment Consultant you'll be responsible for understanding and matching between companies' recruitment requirements and applicants' job aspirations and be able to manage their expectations. You'll use our market-leading technology to find and manage those staff and will have access to the most comprehensive training, development and support network in the industry. You will run your desk in effect as your own business, so will need to be able to manage both the highs and lows that this will bring. You will need to be pro-active, not afraid of a challenge and enjoy a thriving sales environment! Being able to manage rapidly changing requirements is a must, as is being able to adapt your communication to suit both clients and candidates. What Reed can offer you Unrivalled training through the Reed Recruitment Academy, as well as a Management Academy for our future managers A competitive and transparent development plan for Consultants - promotions and pay rises are based on your performance, meaning you have more control A generous and uncapped bonus package based on performance Rewards for innovation and ideas to improve the way we work Long service awards which include paid sabbaticals 25 days + Stats holiday plus the flexibility to buy 5 days extra holiday, sell and carry holiday over. What Reed can offer you Unrivalled training through the Reed Recruitment Academy, as well as a Management Academy for our future managers A competitive and transparent development plan for Consultant's - promotions and pay rises are based on your performance, meaning you have more control A generous and uncapped bonus package based on performance Rewards for innovation and ideas to improve the way we work Long service awards which include paid sabbaticals 25 days + Stats holiday plus the flexibility to buy 5 days extra holiday, sell and carry holiday over. Modern Offices based in the City Centre 5- and 10-year sabbaticals which allows you up to 8 weeks off fully paid Monthly and quarterly bonus also offered in the role, as well offering a career development framework with regards to progression and salary increase. Access to Marketing support as well as (url removed) to help you succeed in a fast Recruitment Industry As a Recruitment Consultant you will be targeted on both activity (e.g. sales calls and meetings) and financial billings on a weekly and monthly basis and are expected to achieve and exceed the targets agreed.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
REED Engineering & Manufacturing specialise in placing both blue collar and white-collar candidates into both temporary and permanent positions within 'Manufacturing' and 'Engineering' companies across the UK. Recruitment Consultant We are currently looking to recruit a Recruitment Consultant within our busy Sheffield based Engineering & Manufacturing Team. Our Recruitment Consultants work with a variety of clients involved in Design, Manufacture and Service Maintenance across a range of industries including Defence, Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, FMCG, Aviation, Oil & Gas and Electronics etc. Working as an Engineering Recruitment Consultant will require excellent sales and consultancy skills along with the ability to deal with engineering and manufacturing jobseekers and employers. As a Recruitment Consultant you'll be responsible for understanding and matching between companies' recruitment requirements and applicants' job aspirations and be able to manage their expectations. You'll use our market-leading technology to find and manage those staff and will have access to the most comprehensive training, development and support network in the industry. You will run your desk in effect as your own business, so will need to be able to manage both the highs and lows that this will bring. You will need to be pro-active, not afraid of a challenge and enjoy a thriving sales environment! Being able to manage rapidly changing requirements is a must, as is being able to adapt your communication to suit both clients and candidates. What Reed can offer you Unrivalled training through the Reed Recruitment Academy, as well as a Management Academy for our future managers A competitive and transparent development plan for Consultants - promotions and pay rises are based on your performance, meaning you have more control A generous and uncapped bonus package based on performance Rewards for innovation and ideas to improve the way we work Long service awards which include paid sabbaticals 25 days + Stats holiday plus the flexibility to buy 5 days extra holiday, sell and carry holiday over. What Reed can offer you Unrivalled training through the Reed Recruitment Academy, as well as a Management Academy for our future managers A competitive and transparent development plan for Consultant's - promotions and pay rises are based on your performance, meaning you have more control A generous and uncapped bonus package based on performance Rewards for innovation and ideas to improve the way we work Long service awards which include paid sabbaticals 25 days + Stats holiday plus the flexibility to buy 5 days extra holiday, sell and carry holiday over. Modern Offices based in the City Centre 5- and 10-year sabbaticals which allows you up to 8 weeks off fully paid Monthly and quarterly bonus also offered in the role, as well offering a career development framework with regards to progression and salary increase. Access to Marketing support as well as (url removed) to help you succeed in a fast Recruitment Industry As a Recruitment Consultant you will be targeted on both activity (e.g. sales calls and meetings) and financial billings on a weekly and monthly basis and are expected to achieve and exceed the targets agreed.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to working with a world leading global organisation. Manpower is looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join their team. The role will be based at our client's facility in Port Sunlight (future opportunities for hybrid working). This is a full-time temporary role for a period of 18 months with a view to extend. Working a 37.5-hour week Monday - Friday. This role is paying between £18,000 - £22,000 per annum. The successful candidate will be able to get real on the job experience plus can learn with a L3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, to meet their career aspirations. Manpower provides recruitment, HR, and account management services to our client. As part of this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in recruitment processes, onboarding of employees, and the administrative tasks associated with these functions.The apprentice will work with a friendly and experienced team and gain exposure to both white collar and blue collar environments, providing a well-rounded understanding of workplace dynamics. Job Purpose: To achieve agreed targets by ensuring the effective fulfilment of SLA's, through the effective management of back-office activities. Responsibilities: Participate in the onboarding of all new associates, and industrial placement students Assisting with Payroll and any associates queries Assisting associates with day-to-day queries and requests Providing administrative support to the Delivery Consultants and Managers Ensuring the accurate maintenance of associate information Ensuring that all activity complies with all Company policies, procedures and legal requirements including health and safety and employment legislation Issuing clear and timely communications with internal and external key stakeholders with all updates on aspects of HR. Participation and support on disciplinary action, evaluation and process of employees. Actively gaining feedback from Clients and Associates on the service they are receiving from Manpower in line with the Company's quality standards and taking corrective action as necessary Ensuring that all work is conducted in accordance with Manpower's values and standards Other ad hoc duties and project work as required. Personal Attributes: Confidence to approach new challenges Ability to liaise with employees from all backgrounds and positions in the workplace Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word Commitment: The Apprentice will be expected to fully commit to the apprenticeship programme, including meeting all coursework deadlines, attending scheduled training sessions, and actively participating in learning activities designed to support their development. Site Benefits: -Excellent transport links for easy commuting Free on-site parking Access to a discounted staff shop On-site restaurant facilities offering a variety of meals
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to working with a world leading global organisation. Manpower is looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join their team. The role will be based at our client's facility in Port Sunlight (future opportunities for hybrid working). This is a full-time temporary role for a period of 18 months with a view to extend. Working a 37.5-hour week Monday - Friday. This role is paying between £18,000 - £22,000 per annum. The successful candidate will be able to get real on the job experience plus can learn with a L3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, to meet their career aspirations. Manpower provides recruitment, HR, and account management services to our client. As part of this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in recruitment processes, onboarding of employees, and the administrative tasks associated with these functions.The apprentice will work with a friendly and experienced team and gain exposure to both white collar and blue collar environments, providing a well-rounded understanding of workplace dynamics. Job Purpose: To achieve agreed targets by ensuring the effective fulfilment of SLA's, through the effective management of back-office activities. Responsibilities: Participate in the onboarding of all new associates, and industrial placement students Assisting with Payroll and any associates queries Assisting associates with day-to-day queries and requests Providing administrative support to the Delivery Consultants and Managers Ensuring the accurate maintenance of associate information Ensuring that all activity complies with all Company policies, procedures and legal requirements including health and safety and employment legislation Issuing clear and timely communications with internal and external key stakeholders with all updates on aspects of HR. Participation and support on disciplinary action, evaluation and process of employees. Actively gaining feedback from Clients and Associates on the service they are receiving from Manpower in line with the Company's quality standards and taking corrective action as necessary Ensuring that all work is conducted in accordance with Manpower's values and standards Other ad hoc duties and project work as required. Personal Attributes: Confidence to approach new challenges Ability to liaise with employees from all backgrounds and positions in the workplace Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word Commitment: The Apprentice will be expected to fully commit to the apprenticeship programme, including meeting all coursework deadlines, attending scheduled training sessions, and actively participating in learning activities designed to support their development. Site Benefits: -Excellent transport links for easy commuting Free on-site parking Access to a discounted staff shop On-site restaurant facilities offering a variety of meals
Materials ManagerLocation: Ipswich (with regular travel) Day Rate: £250 - £350 - DOE (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months Our client, a leading name in rail, is seeking a proactive Materials Manager to lead the transformation of stores operations across three key sites. The Role Based in Ipswich reporting into the Fleet Manager, you'll take ownership of stores operations at Ipswich and two other key sites. This is a hands-on, multi-site role requiring both strategic thinking and practical execution. While Ipswich will serve as the central hub, this is a mobile role with regular expensed travel. You'll work closely with transport planners, depot managers, and material controllers to ensure materials are stored, moved, and managed efficiently. Key Responsibilities Lead the organisation and day-to-day management of materials / stores at Ipswich and two other key locations. Develop and implement strategies for storing overflow goods safely and efficiently. Collaborate with the Transport Planner to coordinate the movement of materials between sites. Set up and maintain well-organised, functional stores environments that support operational needs. Apply a hands-on, logistical approach to managing stock, layout, and material flow. Ensure accurate inventory control and timely availability of parts and materials. Drive continuous improvement in stores processes, layout, and efficiency. Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and teamwork across all stores operations. Candidate Requirements Proven experience in managing materials and stores operations, ideally within a rail or heavy engineering environment (rail preferred but not essential). Strong understanding of how to set up and maintain an efficient, well-organised stores function. Comfortable applying both logistical planning and a hands-on approach to daily operations. Able to liaise effectively with key stakeholders including Transport Planners, Depot Managers, and Material Controllers. Willingness to travel frequently between Ipswich and other depots. Experience in managing multiple stores is beneficial but not essential. Ability to quickly learn the in-house EAM asset management system (prior familiarity is a plus). Capable of setting up systems and processes that ensure smooth and consistent stores operations across multiple sites. Additional Information All Travel and accommodation costs related to site visits will be covered by the client. How to apply for the role: If you are interested in the Materials Manager role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.
Sep 25, 2025
Full time
Materials ManagerLocation: Ipswich (with regular travel) Day Rate: £250 - £350 - DOE (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months Our client, a leading name in rail, is seeking a proactive Materials Manager to lead the transformation of stores operations across three key sites. The Role Based in Ipswich reporting into the Fleet Manager, you'll take ownership of stores operations at Ipswich and two other key sites. This is a hands-on, multi-site role requiring both strategic thinking and practical execution. While Ipswich will serve as the central hub, this is a mobile role with regular expensed travel. You'll work closely with transport planners, depot managers, and material controllers to ensure materials are stored, moved, and managed efficiently. Key Responsibilities Lead the organisation and day-to-day management of materials / stores at Ipswich and two other key locations. Develop and implement strategies for storing overflow goods safely and efficiently. Collaborate with the Transport Planner to coordinate the movement of materials between sites. Set up and maintain well-organised, functional stores environments that support operational needs. Apply a hands-on, logistical approach to managing stock, layout, and material flow. Ensure accurate inventory control and timely availability of parts and materials. Drive continuous improvement in stores processes, layout, and efficiency. Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and teamwork across all stores operations. Candidate Requirements Proven experience in managing materials and stores operations, ideally within a rail or heavy engineering environment (rail preferred but not essential). Strong understanding of how to set up and maintain an efficient, well-organised stores function. Comfortable applying both logistical planning and a hands-on approach to daily operations. Able to liaise effectively with key stakeholders including Transport Planners, Depot Managers, and Material Controllers. Willingness to travel frequently between Ipswich and other depots. Experience in managing multiple stores is beneficial but not essential. Ability to quickly learn the in-house EAM asset management system (prior familiarity is a plus). Capable of setting up systems and processes that ensure smooth and consistent stores operations across multiple sites. Additional Information All Travel and accommodation costs related to site visits will be covered by the client. How to apply for the role: If you are interested in the Materials Manager role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.