Stores Controller
Location: Irvine
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
The Opportunity
We’re looking for someone to take full ownership of a busy service stores function, operating almost like you’re running your own mini business. You’ll be responsible for the flow of parts and equipment supporting a field engineering team, ensuring everything runs efficiently, accurately, and proactively.
This role requires someone who can spot problems, fix them, and continuously improve processes—not just follow them.
The Role
- Take responsibility for incoming and outgoing service stock, ensuring accuracy and availability
- Manage stock control, storage, and organisation, making best use of space and location systems
- Monitor and manage hire/loan stock, ensuring timely returns or invoicing
- Handle parts identification and ordering in support of engineering teams
- Fulfil service and sales orders efficiently
- Maintain accurate records and systems (CRM/stock management)
- Work closely with engineers, logistics, and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly
What We’re Looking For
- A hands‑on, self‑sufficient individual who takes ownership
- Experience in a manager, supervisor, or controller‑level role
- Proven ability to:
- Improve processes
- Reorganise and streamline operations
- Identify and resolve issues proactively
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confident working independently without close supervision. This role will not suit someone who has only worked as an operative or storesperson following set processes.
Backgrounds of Interest
- Trade counters / wholesalers (e.g., tool or builders merchants)
- Automotive or parts distribution
- Engineering or spare parts environments
- Any role involving stock ownership, control, and process improvement
Why Apply
- Real autonomy – run your own function
- Opportunity to shape and improve processes
- Work closely with engineering teams in a technical environment
If you take pride in running an efficient operation, improving how things are done, and making a tangible impact day‑to‑day, this is a great opportunity to step into a role with real ownership.
