Materials Controller

Role overview

Mercury is a major European provider of construction solutions, delivering and managing complex engineering and construction projects for global organisations. The company supports work across sectors such as Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, and Fire Protection. This position is based in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.

The organisation emphasises innovation, strong delivery standards, and a supportive environment where people can develop their careers and contribute to challenging projects.

Key responsibilities

• Keep accurate records for material issues, returns, and all movements of stock.
• Make sure priority materials and daily requirements are available in line with the project schedule.
• Handle material receiving activities on site according to the correct process.
• Use suitable methods to store and preserve materials properly.
• Maintain a tidy, organised, and well-run warehouse and stores area.
• Support project teams with efficient material deliveries from the warehouse, ensuring all required paperwork is completed.
• Use company systems correctly to manage day-to-day warehouse activity.
• Work in line with company procedures, standards, and operating processes at all times.
• Track and reduce the use of external hire for transport, plant, and equipment, while keeping records current.
• Prepare material reports and check them for accuracy.
• Manage stock checks, traceability, and reconciliation for issued materials following company procedures.
• Maintain minimum stock levels where needed.
• Document all surplus and returned materials from site.
• Work with site teams to resolve delivery mismatches and related issues.
• Coordinate with the Group Material Manager on removing and disposing of excess or scrap materials.
• Support Health, Safety & Environment standards in accordance with company policy.
• Follow the company quality system and maintain required quality standards.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Work independently under general supervision, using detailed guidance for unfamiliar tasks.
• Make decisions within established procedures and standard working practices.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in stores or materials management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good computer skills, especially in Excel and Word.
• Previous SAP experience is desirable.
• Experience in a construction project environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of electrical parts is desirable.
• Knowledge of mechanical parts is desirable.

Additional information

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.

About Mercury

Mercury operates as the European leader in construction solutions, with a focus on delivering certainty on complex engineering and construction projects. The company values innovation, commitment, and supportive development for its people.