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Salary: £35k - 42k per year

Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire

Job Type: Permanent

Date Listed: 05 Nov 2025

Reference: 7161 - RC

Materials Controller – Luxury Automotive | Near Daventry | Up to £42,000 + Benefits

Join a world-class luxury automotive brand creating some of the most iconic and beautifully engineered vehicles on the road today.

This is your chance to be part of a passionate team blending heritage craftsmanship with modern innovation, producing bespoke restorations admired across the globe.

The Role

We’re looking for a Materials Controller to manage a portfolio of suppliers and ensure every component arrives on time to meet the build plan.

You’ll keep the supply chain running smoothly — balancing schedules, stock levels, and supplier performance — while contributing to the creation of vehicles that define automotive excellence.

What You’ll Do

  • Schedule and control material supply to meet build requirements.
  • Manage supplier relationships and monitor stock levels.
  • Use Microsoft Excel and MRP systems to track, plan, and forecast demand.
  • Identify and resolve shortages to protect the build schedule.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to drive improvements.
  • Support supplier reviews, meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

  • Experience in materials control, supply chain, or logistics (automotive/manufacturing preferred).
  • Confident using Microsoft Excel, MRP systems and analysing data.
  • Strong attention to detail, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proactive and calm under pressure with great communication skills.

What’s on Offer

  • Full-time role | Monday–Thursday, 7:30 am–16:15 pm | Friday 07:00am - 15:30pm
  • Salary up to £42,000 + benefits
  • 4 days office based – 1 days remote
  • Modern, bright facility and a supportive, family-style culture
  • Opportunity to be part of a globally recognised brand creating world-class vehicles

Ready to join a team where precision, passion, and craftsmanship drive everything we do?

Apply now with your CV — all applications are handled in confidence.