Job Description

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Engineering Stores Assistant
Location: Ballymena
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Stores Manager
Contract Type: Permanent/Hourly
Job Purpose:
To support the efficient operation of the engineering stores department, ensuring optimal stock levels to maintain smooth factory operations.
Key Responsibilities:

• To project manage the design and implementation of projects with the Ballymena Complex including setting of deadlines and assigning responsibilities.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the engineering stores department.
• Ensure stock levels are optimised to support factory operations.
• Issue spares according to work order requirements.
• Conduct accurate cycle counting and maintain stock accuracy.
• Manage and propose changes to the re-ordering system and order points.
• Communicate stock shortages promptly to maintain agreed stock levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the stores area.
• Receive and receipt goods, ensuring delivery notes match purchase orders; report discrepancies appropriately.
• Despatch items for repair as required.
• Process work orders within the department.
• Carry out driving duties to support the department and wider site operations.
• Issue stock movement reports in the absence of the purchasing controller.
• Project manage design and implementation of projects within the Ballymena Complex, including setting deadlines and assigning responsibilities.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested.

Key Deliverables:

• Achievement of Safety Index targets
• Achievement of Technical Index targets (FSQI and PQI)
• High stock accuracy

Skills & Knowledge:
Essential:

• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good literacy and numeracy
• Full driving licence
• Ability to work independently and methodically
• High IT literacy, including Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems/ERP systems
• Ability to produce reports and manage computer systems

Desirable:

• Experience in the poultry or food production industry
• Health & Safety qualification
• Financial awareness
• Engineering stores knowledge
• Recognised inventory management or supply chain qualification
• Proven background in stock control and computerised inventory systems
• Familiarity with CMMS
• Understanding of engineering, mechanical, and electrical processes
• Recognised IT qualification (e.g., ECDL)
• Valid forklift licence

The company
Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.
What we'll bring to the table
People matter
Our values
Determination
Simplicity
Availability
Humility
Discipline
Sincerity
Ownership

Skills Required