Engineering stores controller

Engineering Stores Controller
📍 Location:Whittlesey
💷 Salary: £30,000 - 40,000 pa
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

Our client, a respected leader in the Recycling sector, is currently looking for an experienced Engineering Stores Controller to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and safety-focused individual to play a key role in managing the engineering stores while also supporting contractor management on site. The role is split approximately 90% stores control and 10% contractor management.

The Role:

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Oversee the smooth running of the engineering stores, ensuring efficient stock control and material availability.

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Receive, inspect, log, and issue engineering parts, spares, and consumables.

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Maintain accurate stock levels using Shire CMS or a similar Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

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Conduct stock checks, audits, and manage re-order levels to prevent shortages.

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Liaise with procurement, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely supply of materials.

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Ensure the stores area is compliant with health & safety regulations and maintained to a high standard.

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Assist with the management of external contractors on site including checking permits to work, RAMS, and ensuring compliance with company procedures.

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Act as a point of contact for contractor coordination alongside the site team.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

✅ Proven experience in an engineering stores or inventory control role.
✅ Experience using Shire CMS or a similar CMMS.
✅ IOSH Managing Safely qualification (useful).
✅ Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
✅ Solid understanding of stock control processes and supply chain.
✅ Exposure to contractor management or site coordination.
✅ Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Desirable:

➕ Forklift licence (or willingness to train).

➕ Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components.

➕ Familiarity with continuous improvement (5S, lean manufacturing) would be beneficial.

Benefits:

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Competitive salary and benefits package.

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Pension scheme.

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Training and development opportunities.

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Supportive and safety-driven working environment.

📩 To Apply:

If you are an experienced Engineering Stores Controller with IOSH Managing Safely and Shire CMS experience, please apply NOW.

Alternatively, call us on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion about this opportunity