Materials Manager

Materials Manager will report to the Head of South Production Operations with a dotted line to other Leadership members. Duties will primarily be the smooth and effective planning of work, the creation of production paperwork, and any other tasks as directed by the Head of South Production Operations with a dotted line to other Leadership members.

What you'll be doing:

• Effective planning of departmental resource to ensure on time delivery and customer demands are achieved.

• Effective scheduling of goods inward deliveries to ensure smooth workflow.

• Creation of raw material locations, clear identification of goods and maintenance of agreed stock levels.

• Effective management of all store’s personnel, ensuring all store’s related tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Liaison with all other departments to ensure delivery schedule adherence is achieved.

• Creation and maintenance of goods inwards statistics / reports as directed by the company.

• Work closely with the production scheduler and workshop manager to ensure adherence to any delivery plans

Who we are looking for:

• No formal qualification is required, as skills required can be learned in-house, although recognised industry training is advantageous.

• Experience of line management is preferred, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

• Flexible attitude, for example you may be asked to carry out other tasks in order to meet the needs of the business. For example, assist in training and induction of new employees, problem solving in other areas of the business, assist the manufacturing team, operate materials handling equipment, etc.

• Work unsupervised using all available lean tools and practises to improve company performance.

• Be an excellent team player.

• Actively pursue and achieve company objectives / targets.

About us

ELIQUO HYDROK is an award-winning, established and growing, market leader. We provide water treatment solutions that keep seas and rivers clean and drinking water safe. From flood water management to sewage filtration systems, we provide innovative, environmentally considerate, cost-effective, and practical solutions to municipal water companies.

We’re passionate about our people, offering a range of benefits to our valued employees, including hybrid working and a Medicash healthcare plan. You will be part of a team of 180+ colleagues delivering high-quality, essential services underpinning water infrastructure and environmental improvement across the UK.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Eliquo Hydrok, we are committed to fostering a culture of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect across all areas of our business. We actively promote equality and diversity, and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind - whether based on gender, race, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or employment status. Our goal is to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, feels respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. To support fairness in our recruitment process, we ask all applicants to complete an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) survey after applying. This helps us monitor and improve our practices, ensuring equal access to opportunities for everyone.

Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid working options available

• Medicash Health Plan

• Company Pension

• Sick Pay

• On-site parking

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Company Events

• Appraisal and Personal Development programme