Cryptic crossword clue
He gives marching orders for more than one material worker 5-8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 8 letter word DRILL SERGEANT

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "He gives marching orders" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case he gives marching orders = drill sergeant.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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