Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Skills: Lift engineering, Team leadership, Operational management, Health and safety compliance, Risk assessment
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Entry level
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Skills: Production operations, Loading and unloading, Packing, Quality inspection, Component handling
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Mid level
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Mid level
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Skills: Manufacturing engineering, Production processes, Continuous improvement, Lean, Six Sigma
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Skills: Stock control, Warehouse operations, Inventory management, Microsoft office, Numeracy
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Skills: Quality assurance, Auditing, Six sigma, Continuous improvement, 8D
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Skills: Lift industry knowledge, Field service management, Health and safety compliance, Operational performance management, Customer service
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Skills: Field service management, Lift engineering, PPM performance, LOLER defect management, Health and safety compliance
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Mid level
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Skills: Lift engineering, Team management, Operational performance, Health and safety compliance, Risk assessments
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
Skills: Service management, Lift industry knowledge, Team leadership, Financial management, Budget management
Company Description Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access fo…
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Full-time
Profit share bonus scheme, 25 days holiday, Holiday scheme to buy extra days, Pension scheme, SimplyHealth cash plan, Life assurance scheme
Posted 16h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Material Controller will manage inventory levels, process deliveries, and ensure materials are available to support efficient production operations. They are responsible for operating forklift trucks, conducting stock counts, and resolving stock discrepancies to minimize downtime.
Requirements
Candidates must have previous experience in a stores, inventory, or material replenishment role along with a valid forklift licence. Strong organizational skills and IT literacy with stock systems and Microsoft packages are essential for this position.
Full job description
Company Description
Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.
Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.
Job Description
Material Controller Jobs in Andover at Stannah – Join Our Team!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Material Controller to join Stannah Stairlift, based at Watt Close and surrounding areas.
This role will involve providing a vital support service across the manufacturing operation, working closely with Purchasing and Operations teams to minimise downtime. You will ensure all materials and components are ordered, delivered, booked in, and available at point of use to keep production running efficiently.
As a Material Controller, you will work 42 hours a week, 07:00 - 16:45 Monday - Thursday, 07:00 - 12:00 Friday on a permanent contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong inventory, materials handling, or manufacturing experience looking to take the next step within a fast-paced production environment.
Material Controller Responsibilities:
Operate forklift trucks safely, carrying out daily checks and reporting faults
Manage deliveries, ensuring all goods are checked, booked in, and distributed appropriately
Monitor and order materials to maintain optimal stock levels across production cells
Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, invoice queries, and returns
Support continuous improvement initiatives across inventory control and material flow
Carry out perpetual inventory (PI) counts and support annual stock takes
Respond quickly to stock shortages to minimise production downtime
Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the yard and storage areas
Previous experience in a stores, inventory, or material replenishment role
Valid Forklift Licence
Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload
Good understanding of health & safety within a manufacturing environment
IT literate with experience using stock systems and Microsoft packages
Additional Information
If you have previous experience working as a Material Handler, Stores Operative, Inventory Controller, or similar role, and are looking for a Material Controller job in Andover, please click the "Apply Now" button or contact us for further information.
Benefits Include:
Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
Life Assurance Scheme
Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
#HA
Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.
We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.
Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.
Business Division: Home Accessibility Manufacturing
Employment Type : Permanent
Referral Bonus: No
Related keywords
Material ControllerManufacturingInventoryForkliftPurchasingLogisticsStock controlSupply chainWarehouseProductionHealth and safetyMicrosoft OfficePerpetual inventoryMaterial flowStairliftsEngineering
A global leader in lift solutions, built on 150+ years of family values, engineering excellence and trust.
Industry
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1867
Headquarters
Andover, Hampshire
LinkedIn followers
25,756
A fifth‑generation British family business, Stannah has been moving people and goods since 1867. For over 150 years, we’ve helped people move more freely, confidently, and safely. From Joseph Stannah’s early cranes and hoists on London’s docks, we’ve grown into a global family company recognised for trusted lift solutions that enhance everyday life.
Today, we are world leaders in stairlifts and homelifts, and a major UK provider of passenger lifts, platform lifts, goods and service lifts, escalators, and moving walkways. Our teams design, install, maintain, modernise, and care for lift products across homes, workplaces, public buildings, and transport hubs—keeping people and goods moving, wherever they need to be.
What sets Stannah apart is our commitment to quality engineering, genuine customer care, and the family values that have guided every generation. As an independent British business, we invest for the long term—innovating, adapting, and partnering with customers in more than 50 markets worldwide.
Our purpose is simple: to make life easier, safer, and more accessible for everyone. With millions of products installed globally and a reputation built on trust, we proudly stand by our promise: always true to our word.
Offices: Stairlifts & Homelifts, Watt Close, East Portway, Andover, Hampshire SP10 3SD, GB · Watt Close, East Portway, Andover, Hampshire SP10 3SD, GB · Service & Goods Lifts, Watt Close. East Portway, Andover, Hampshire SP10 3SD, GB · Service, Repair & Refurbishment, Watt Close, East Portway, Andover, Hampshire SP10 3SD, GB · Watt Close, East Portway, Andover, England SP10 3SD, GB
Passenger lifts & Platform liftsMajor lift projectsLift servicing for Stannah products and competitorsNational service contractsStairlifts & Home LiftsEscalator and Moving WalkwaysService & Goods LiftsEngineeringManufacturingModernisation & Refurbishment
A global leader in lift solutions, built on 150+ years of family values, engineering excellence and trust.
Industry
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1867
Headquarters
Andover, Hampshire
LinkedIn followers
25,756
A fifth‑generation British family business, Stannah has been moving people and goods since 1867. For over 150 years, we’ve helped people move more freely, confidently, and safely. From Joseph Stannah’s early cranes and hoists on London’s docks, we’ve grown into a global family company recognised for trusted lift solutions that enhance everyday life.
Today, we are world leaders in stairlifts and homelifts, and a major UK provider of passenger lifts, platform lifts, goods and service lifts, escalators, and moving walkways. Our teams design, install, maintain, modernise, and care for lift products across homes, workplaces, public buildings, and transport hubs—keeping people and goods moving, wherever they need to be.
What sets Stannah apart is our commitment to quality engineering, genuine customer care, and the family values that have guided every generation. As an independent British business, we invest for the long term—innovating, adapting, and partnering with customers in more than 50 markets worldwide.
Our purpose is simple: to make life easier, safer, and more accessible for everyone. With millions of products installed globally and a reputation built on trust, we proudly stand by our promise: always true to our word.
Offices: Stairlifts & Homelifts, Watt Close, East Portway, Andover, Hampshire SP10 3SD, GB · Watt Close, East Portway, Andover, Hampshire SP10 3SD, GB · Service & Goods Lifts, Watt Close. East Portway, Andover, Hampshire SP10 3SD, GB · Service, Repair & Refurbishment, Watt Close, East Portway, Andover, Hampshire SP10 3SD, GB · Watt Close, East Portway, Andover, England SP10 3SD, GB
Passenger lifts & Platform liftsMajor lift projectsLift servicing for Stannah products and competitorsNational service contractsStairlifts & Home LiftsEscalator and Moving WalkwaysService & Goods LiftsEngineeringManufacturingModernisation & Refurbishment