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Location: Swindon area
Price range: £135 per day
Contract Type: Self-employment (Right to Work in the UK required)

Are you an experienced Storeperson or Materials Controller seeking a dynamic new opportunity? PiLON is hiring for a Construction Materials Controller role to join our Kitchen & Bathroom refurbishment project in the Social Housing sector. This is a chance to be part of a dedicated community of self-employed professionals who are passionate about excellence and making a tangible impact.

About the Role:

The Construction Materials Controller is central to the seamless functioning of our projects. You will play a key role in ensuring materials are efficiently managed, safely handled, and accurately recorded to support the site team's success.

Key Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, has strong attention to detail, and is comfortable with physically demanding tasks. You will work closely with purchasing teams, site teams, and contract managers to ensure materials are delivered and handled effectively, and any site-related issues are promptly reported and resolved.

* Experience: Strong background in handling construction materials, especially those used in property refurbishment

* Skills: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

* Flexibility: Access to a vehicle is preferred, and willingness to travel to different sites as required.

* Physical Capability: Comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting

* Proactive Approach: Self-motivated and able to collaborate effectively with various teams

Main Objectives of the Construction Materials Controller role:

As a Construction Materials Controller, your responsibilities will include:

* Receiving and unpacking material deliveries, inspecting for accuracy and damage

* Managing material handling, including loading, unloading, and transporting items manually or with pallet trucks

* Sending out materials to teams on-site

* Maintaining accurate records of materials issued and received

* Conducting monthly inventories to ensure proper stock control

* Safely disposing of waste materials in compliance with HSE regulations

* Collaborating with site teams to deliver services aligned with contract and company standards

* Reporting site issues to the purchasing team, site teams, or contracts managers for resolution

Do you have what it takes?

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

* Proven experience in working with construction materials used in property refurbishment

* Knowledge of inventory management and stock control

* Computer skills and proficiency in basic software for record-keeping and reporting

* Written and verbal communication skills

* Access to a vehicle (preferred) and flexibility to travel to multiple sites

* Physical fitness to perform heavy lifting and manual handling tasks

Preferred Certifications (support can be provided if you don't have them yet):

* CSCS card

* Asbestos Awareness Training

* Health & Safety Awareness

* Manual Handling Training

Why work with us? Here are some of the brilliant benefits you could get:

* Very generous colleagues’ referral scheme – we reward you £2,000 for getting your friends to work with us (T&Cs apply)

* Multiple long-term projects, which guarantees continuity of work

* Prompt payments and very competitive rates

* Professional development training opportunities

* PPE – gloves, high visibility vests and face masks

About us:

At PiLON, we're more than just a business. We are a trusted name in construction, known for our reliability and dedication to quality of work. Specialising in planned maintenance and refurbishments within the social housing sector, we're excited to welcome you to our rapidly growing team. Apply today for an opportunity to create lasting legacies together!

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Taking our commitment to diversity seriously, we are proud members of the Black Professionals in Construction Network, a leading organisation focused on promoting inclusion in the built environment sector.

If you are driven, reliable and you aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. In return, you can expect support in achieving both your personal and career aspirations, as you'll work with a team that has a strong sense of motivation and pride in what we deliver