Job Description

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business:

Maintenance Stores Controller

Main purpose of the job


Ensuring timely identification and purchase of maintenance and technical critical spares

Day to day accountability for all stores-based consumables across a multi building site

Day to day accountability for all spares repairs off site

Manage vending machine systems across a multi building site

Ensuring the stores critical spares database is effectively populated and maintained

Booking in/out of equipment as required through the database

Ensure PPE requirements are in place for all employees

Raising orders, booking in and out of all site maintenance and process consumables

Working with M&E suppliers to provide stock for high turnover, low value consumables

Main missions and results


Ensure all Health & Safety and housekeeping procedures are adhered to during daily processes

Ensure cost effective management of critical and technical spares with regards to inventory levels vs lead times and risk scoring

Maintain maintenance and process stock levels to support ongoing manufacturing and scheduled maintenance plans

Raise and track purchase orders for all maintenance requirements and maintain records appropriately

Day to day accountability for all stores-based spares and repairs of equipment

A 'hands on' shop floor/stores role with excellent communication skills

Excellent organisational skills, a strong sense of urgency with the ability to work under pressure

To control budgets and maintenance spend, reduce stock value and reduce spend year on year.

Conduct quarterly stock taking events to ensure stock levels are accurate

To ensure that all accounts are set up with the suppliers to purchase spares or service contract requirements

Support continuous improvement activities throughout the maintenance store.

Preferred skills and experience


Excellent level of English (written and verbal).

Schedule buying within the Automotive industry.

Excellent communication skills.

Maintenance background in similar role desired but not essential.

Negotiation skills with key suppliers.

Purchasing background.

Excellent IT skills (spreadsheets, databases, Outlook, Pirana CMMS desirable).

Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.




Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.

Interested?


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