Maintenance Operations (warehouse stock controller) – Stores ContactLocation:ChesterfieldRate:£ day (umbrella)Duration:6 monthsAbout the role
We are seeking a Maintenance Operations Stores Contact to support the effective management of warehouse stock and parts processing within a large operational environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring the correct parts are available to support field operations and meet contractual service requirements.You will work closely with operational managers, engineering teams, and approved third‑party suppliers to deliver a reliable, efficient and customer‑focused stores service.Why this role matters
This role is critical to maintaining operational performance by:
1. Ensuring parts and warehouse processes run smoothly
2. Supporting achievement of service level agreements (SLAs)
3. Driving efficiency and continuous improvement
4. Enabling engineering teams through effective spares availability
5. Your work will directly contribute to productivity, service quality and customer satisfaction.
What you’ll be doing
6. Manage stock and parts requirements in line with operational demand
7. Monitor and maintain minimum and maximum stock levels within budget
8. Use system reports and contractual information to plan spares availability
9. Liaise with internal stakeholders, including service desks, engineering teams and operational departments.
10. Work directly with approved external suppliers and repair centres
11. Monitor shipments, arrange collections and manage courier logistics
12. Support continuous improvement initiatives within Maintenance Operations
13. Ensurepliance with all Health & Safety guidelines
14. Respond to internal requests and queries in a timely manner
Skills and capabilities
15. Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills
16. Excellent written and verbalmunication
17. Confident working with reporting tools and data to drive efficiencies
18. Proactive, accountable, and able to take ownership of issues
19. Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
20. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Essential:
21. Strong attention to detail
22. Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced operational environment
23. Highly motivated, proactive and adaptable
Desirable:
24. Fork Lift Truck experience
If you are interested in this position, please call James on 01622 235691 and apply online. #4790459 - James Beck