Engineering Stores Controller

E3recruitment; Normanton and Altofts; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job description

Due to a recent promotion, we are now recruiting an Engineering Stores Controller on a permanent basis. The Engineering Stores Controller/Stock Controller position is working days Monday to Friday 8am – 4:30pm with a leading manufacturing business. This role involves the management of the day-to-day operation of the Engineering Stores, including order request processing and administering the financial reconciliation of Stores Stocks/Orders, as well as managing the computerised planned maintenance system.

What’s in it for you:

• Basic salary circa £38,100 per annum
• Bonus Scheme
• 33 Days Holiday (25 + 8 Bank Holiday)
• 10% matched pension
• Days based position Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm
• Location – Normanton, Wakefield
• Industry leading benefits package
• Accredited training and development (IOSH, FLT)

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Engineering parts and consumables stores control and stock allocation
• The day-to-day management of the Engineering stores
• The development and improvement of Stores organization and inventory control
• Develop and control parameters for the Factory based Stores locations
• Provide an effective Stores service to the Engineering Department, assisting departmental Managers in the enforcement of correct administrative disciplines to ensure efficiency
• Control the purchasing of all materials, ensuring financial administrative procedures and disciplines are followed
• Follow Company preferred supplier base
• Control and monitor a perpetual Stores inventory system
• Liaise with the Works Office as required
• Liaise with Suppliers as required
• Liaise with Engineering Department as required
• Compile quarterly Store performance reports, including areas such as increased supplier base, improvements in cost base, and service elements
• Work closely with the Unit Accounts Department to ensure smooth administrative and financial procedures.

Skills, Qualifications and Attributes:

• Responsible to the Engineering Manager on a day-to-day basis with line responsibility to the Factory Manager for financial administration
• Desirable: Managing an Engineering or Stores System – stock control, computer-based – e.g. MRP
• Computer literate including Microsoft Word, Excel, and all-round IT skills
• Good communication skills/telephone manner
• Self-motivated, able to work unsupervised
• Able to work to targets/time scales
• Desirable: Certified FLT, counterbalance driver (training can also be provided)
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering administration or stock control environment is desirable but not essential

If you are interested in the Engineering Store Controller/Stock Controller role, please apply straight away.