Materials Technician

Job title: Materials Technician

Job Type: Contract

IR35 Status: Inside

Start date: Immediate

Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this)

Pay rate: Up to £18.93 per hour PAYE & Umbrella rates available

Location: Hartlepool

Hours of work: Monday - Friday

Our client, a leader in Nuclear Generation requires a Materials Technician. The role involves managing goods receipt, stock control, and material issuing within a highly regulated environment, ensuring all items meet strict quality, safety, and compliance standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining an efficient and controlled supply chain, working closely with internal teams and suppliers to support site operations.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience:

Experience working in a Parts Warehouse/ Logistics environment is essential.
An ability to interpret and interrogate product datasheets and certification as well as general spreadsheet data.
Excellent communication, written and verbal, with ability to multi-task and a keen eye for attention to detail.
Competent with Microsoft Office applications and general IT proficient
Forklift licence (counterbalance and reach truck) Not essential as training will be given, but preferentialRole information:

Receive and inspect materials to ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, and documentation requirements.
Coordinate with Material Controllers, Engineers, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing of goods.
Manage receipt, storage, and handling of stock and non-stock items, including returns from plant.
Identify and report non-conforming items, raising discrepancies and supporting resolution.
Issue materials and carry out pre-issue activities such as kitting and pre-picking.
Maintain accurate stock levels through cycle counts and reconciliations.
Ensure high standards of warehouse organisation, safety, and housekeeping.
Handle material identification, storage, security, and appropriate use of handling equipment.
Support disposal of obsolete or scrap materials in line with procedures.
Prepare and dispatch materials for transfer between sites or return to suppliers, including repairable items.
Complete warehouse administrative tasks and support overall supply chain control.

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We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants