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Material Control and Distribution Operative

1/27/2026

The Material Controller will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement and storage of materials, which includes checking deliveries and correctly placing incoming orders near assembly lines. Responsibilities also involve picking products based on customer needs and preparing them for shipment while adhering to safety protocols.

Working Hours

39 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
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.
About the Role

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 Control Operative Job - Andover - Apply Now to join Stannah

Are you ready for your next challenge in an Material Control Operative Job?

Join Uplifts, Stannah’s dedicated Homelift Team at a brand-new factory in Andover. You will be working in a manufacturing environment, with Standard Operating Procedures in place.

The Material Control Operative Job is permanent and full time, your hours will be:

Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:45 and Friday 08:00 to 13:00.

Candidates must have unrestricted right to work, sponsorship is not offered.

What You Will Do:

As a Material Controller, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of material movements and storage . This includes checking deliveries, placing incoming orders around assembly lines correctly.

You will pick products according to the specific customer requirements and prepare this for shipment.

Material Control Responsibilities:

  • Follow standardised operating procedures and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
  • Receive and book goods into the correct location
  • Collaborate with team members to optimise efficiency
  • Maintain a clean and organised work area.
  • Deal with any stock discrepancies or quality issues efficiently
  • Ensure that the execution of the dispatch sequence is maintained within the required dates
  • Actively involved in the replenishment of line side stock
  • Contribute to continuous improvement activities.

Please see the full job description here: Material Control Operative Job Description

Qualifications

Material Control Requirements

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Health and Safety awareness in warehouse environment
  • Forklift Licence desirable

Additional Information

If you have previous experience working as an Material Control Operative or a Distribution Operative, and are looking for an Material Control Operative 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
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
  • Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
  • 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

 

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: Stannah's Dedicated Homelift Business
  • Employment Type : Permanent
  • Referral Bonus: No
  • Key Skills
    Material MovementStorage OperationsChecking DeliveriesOrder PlacementPicking ProductsShipment PreparationStandard Operating ProceduresSafety ProtocolsStock Discrepancies ManagementQuality Issues ResolutionDispatch Sequence MaintenanceLine Side Stock ReplenishmentContinuous ImprovementForklift LicenceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills
    Categories
    ManufacturingLogisticsTrades
    Benefits
    Profit Share Bonus SchemeHoliday Scheme To Buy Extra Days’ Annual LeavePension SchemeHealth Cash PlanLife Assurance SchemeLong Service Award SchemeCompany Benefits Discount Rewards SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced Maternity And Paternity Provision
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