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Materials Operative

Spectrum Control

Spectrum Control

Great Yarmouth, UK
Posted on May 8, 2025

Due to continued growth, we have an opportunity for a Materials Operative to join our expanding team.

In this important role, you will support and manage the storage and safekeeping of all components, contributing to the efficient running of the Stores function, ensuring correct procedures are carried out in the storage and issue of materials.

You'll be issuing materials in a timely manner to meet production and customer requirements as well as kitting work orders to Shop Floor. You will maintain accurate stock records on the ERP system by carrying out regular stock control as required and ensure stores are always kept clean/ tidy adhering to HSE and Quality regulations.

Main responsibilities

  • Kitting in a timely and organised manner, requisition material to ensure Line side/Kan Ban stock are replenished to agreed levels
  • To be proactive checking stock locations to help ensure parts are available to pick to meet the kit release date
  • To work closely with Materials Co-ordinator to resolve any inventory related issues
  • To carry out Cycle and Annual stock counts and review inventory accuracy reports
  • Ensure correct handling and storage to prevent damage or loss
  • Supporting Goods in and Shipping Department as required

Education/qualifications

  • Good general standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent and to include Maths and English

Knowledge and experience:

  • Proven experience working in a warehouse or similar role
  • Knowledge and understanding of MRP/ERP based business systems and inventory management systems
  • Knowledge and experience in microelectronic / electronic components is desirable

Competencies

  • Good IT skills including proficiency with Excel
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work autonomously

Other requirements

  • SC cleared or ability to obtain

What we can offer you

  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
  • Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
  • Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
  • Reward and recognition platform
  • Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
  • Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
  • Support for further training and education
  • Continuous development and career progression opportunities
  • Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact scirecruiting@am.spectrumcontrol.com.