Job Title: Material Planner
Location: Gatwick Airport
Employment Type: Contract
Start Date: Immediate
Role Conditions
- Contract Length: Ongoing
- Shift Pattern: 5/5/4 shift, 7am -7pm
About the Role
On behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently recruiting for a Material Planner to support their maintenance activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Focal for all material requirements at the facility.
- Utilisation of maintenance and stock management system in SAP.
- Keep accurate information of orders, purchases and tracking information.
- Be able to work to process, with attention to detail and provide accurate and timely updates to key stakeholders.
- To liaise with Check Managers to collate accurate critical materials list.
- Carry out any other duties within their competences as required.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
- Experience of working in a supply chain or material coordination role, should be knowledgeable of industry and regulatory agency requirements as applicable to the control and management of materials.
- Previous experience of using SAP or equivalent MMS system is highly desirable.
- Engineering business awareness in relation to supply chain flow of materials to production.
- Sound understanding of the overall engineering operation and interdependencies of departments within.
- Experience using all the following Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and access).
- Have the Right to Work in the UK
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 claire.hussey@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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