Job Title: Material Administrator
Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan – On-site
Employment Type: Temporary Contract
Salary/Rate: £17.22 per hour / £25.83 overtime rate
Start Date: Immediate
Role Conditions
- Contract Length: Until 31/12/2026
- Shift Pattern: Flexible Monday – Friday
- Rate: £17.22 per hour / £25.83 overtime rate
- Holiday Entitlement: 20 days holiday
- Accommodation/Flights/Local Transport: Not specified
About the Role
On behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently recruiting for a Material Administrator to support their operational support and materials activities.
The successful candidate will effectively coordinate the movement of material to meet operational and maintenance requirements, whilst supporting planner buyers in managing controlled inventory and supplier relationships. The role requires close collaboration with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and operational teams to ensure compliance with procedures, airworthiness directives, and company standards.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic aviation engineering environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance, operational performance, and technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the materials open order book
- Expedite materials to meet operational and maintenance requirements, including AOG and ADD material requirements
- Work closely with suppliers to resolve material discrepancies
- Ensure all material planning, purchasing, and disposal activities comply with company procedures
- Negotiate best value and support cost-saving initiatives with suppliers
- Support materials buying plans, BOM amendments, and performance measures
- Maintain and develop materials planning systems, processes, and documentation
- Analyse data and produce business and statistical reports as required
- Identify and mitigate risks to material supply
- Update SAP with material supply information and promise dates
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Airworthiness, Quality, and company procedures
- Communicate effectively across all departments and support operational teams as required
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
- Experience working within a materials supply function in an aviation, MRO, or similar environment
- Excellent knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical, evaluation, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Knowledge of aircraft maintenance environments and material requirements
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads effectively
- High levels of attention to detail
- Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths
- Right to live and work in the relevant location
Desirable:
- MCIPS qualification (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply)
- HNC/HND qualification
- Experience working within an MRO environment
- Influencing and stakeholder management skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
Why Work with JMC Aviation?
At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.
- Industry-leading compliance support
- Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
- Dedicated recruitment consultant
- Placements across the globe
- Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector
How to Apply
Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents to molly.mulligan@jmc-aviation.com.
Compliance & Equal Opportunities
JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.
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