Job Description

Position Summary

Reporting to the maintenance manager, the role of the engineering stores co-ordinator is to manage stores areas ensuring stock is controlled and monitored to support site requirements, to support reliability & efficiency while controlling costs, to comply with the engineering budget whilst maintaining safety, environmental, food safety and quality standards, to manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials, tools, and equipment within the store.

As part of the Maintenance function, the role will work in cooperation with all parts of site interacting with all departments to achieve optimal operation driving site objectives through efficient & effective stores management.

Responsibilities

Inventory Management

Receive, inspect, and record incoming deliveries of materials and equipment.

Maintain accurate stock levels using CMMS/Financial tool.

Conduct regular routine stock checks and reconcile discrepancies.

Monitor stock usage and reorder supplies to avoid shortages.

Support the maintenance planner to deliver an effective plan ensuring all parts are available.

Review & refine stores processes to reduce waste, improve stock accuracy & streamline material flow.

Materials & Distribution

Distribution of parts & consumables to operations & maintenance as requested.

Prepare & deliver materials for all site usage.

Ensuring the deliverables are correctly labelled, stored & handled to prevent damaged goods.

Compliance, Safety & Standards

Maintain audit ready documentation

Ensure all food safety and quality requirements are met. Work with others to continually improve the food safety and quality systems including completion of internal audits and plant inspections.

Ensure that all environmental objectives are met and work with others to minimise the impact that the operation has on the environment.

Ensure housekeeping standards are continually improved by carrying out cleaning in line with specific cleaning schedules, as identified during audits and by self-inspection of the plant conditions.

Ensure all work is carried out to the highest standard.

System Management

Maintain accurate maintenance records within the CMMS system & Financial tools.

Use the computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to log faults and report potential defects, analyse fault information, and record materials used.

Maintain up-to-date records of stock movements, deliveries, and returns.

Ensure all documentation complies with company procedures and audit requirements.

Proactively looking to develop material management with optimised levels of spares, stock accuracy, & service level costs of asset spares.

Improving processes & procedures on regular basis.

Communication

Liaise with suppliers, procurement, operations & maintenance team to ensure timely availability of parts.

Assist in resolving delivery issues or stock shortages.

Support the workshop team by prioritizing urgent requests and communicating delays.

Stores Development

Upskilling maintenance engineers in inventory control & system usage.

Developing stores critical spares availability matrix.

Supplier performance tracking.

Stores layout & process improvement plans.

Driving development in line with KPI's to see proactive change.

Regular SKU levels aligning the wider site requirements, supporting the asset management strategy for site.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Educated to "A" level / HNC standard in engineering subjects.

a) Must have Experience.

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or relevant trade.

Previous experience in a storeman, ideally in Food manufacturing.

Strong technical knowledge of machinery, tools, and repair techniques.

Familiarity with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)

Strong organizational and time management skills

Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.

SAP experience

Setting high standards for themselves & for the team/stores

b) Desirable Experience

Experience working with a food production factory (Knowledge of BRC)

Sets high standards for themselves and others.

Forklift experience

SAP experience

c) Personal Skills

Honest, open, and trustworthy

Ability to communicate very well both verbally and in writing at and across all levels.

Able to work systematically with good attention to detail and accuracy

Self-motivated and not easily discouraged.

Willing to learn and share learning.

Able to work in a self-managed team environment and be flexible

The Company

SD Guthrie International is the world's leading producer of certified sustainable palm oil, and the Liverpool site is Europe's first dedicated

sustainable palm oil refinery. SD Guthrie International Liverpool Refinery offer a range of high quality, sustainable performance vegetable oil and fat ingredients in bulk or packed.

We are a high performing organisation and aim to support all our employees to achieve their best and have a rewarding, purposeful and fulfilling career. We believe in an open culture where everyone is listened to and treated with respect. Employee wellbeing is at the heart of our culture.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,420.00-37,008.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person