Job Description

Are you organized, hands-on, and ready to be a key player in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're seeking a dedicated Engineering Stores Controller to manage our engineering inventory, tools, and spare parts. You'll play a crucial role in supporting our maintenance and production teams by ensuring the right parts are always available, well-organized, and in top condition. If you have a strong attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and experience in a manufacturing setting, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a real impact on daily operations.

Stores Controller - Refresco, Bondgate

8:30am - 5pm Monday to Thursday, 4pm finish on Fridays

What's in it for you:

Competitive pay 5% annual bonus 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays Purchase additional 3 days annual leave Company pension. Life insurance. Access to employee benefits platform - Cheers which includes flexible benefits such as; additional healthcare cover, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, car scheme, activities pass, financial services, will writing services etc.

About the role:

Responsible for ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, GMP and statutory standards within stores. Liaising with and supporting the embedded MRO supplier to ensure that the contracted benefits are delivered and best value is obtained from the relationship Management of Non MRO parts orders Drive improvements in the CMMS system to support the reliability projects on the site.



Conduct compliance audits against all relevant applicable legislation, LOLER, COSHH, WEEE. etc with H&S team Conduct monthly safety audits with the embedded MRO supplier Conduct GMP audits of the engineering stores with Technical Validate engineering material stock change requests after consultation with the end users and seek approval, liaise with and support the embedded MRO supplier to ensure that contracted benefits are delivered and best value is obtained from the relationship. Management of Non MRO parts orders including Approval and Converting to order Conduct Monthly Operational and KPI review with embedded MRO supplier, generate and implement corrective actions Identify spares holding requirements for new assets in conjunction with the Factory engineering teams and the embedded MRO supplier using RCM principals Assist with accounts to resolve invoice queries Update A3 for stores projects Validate MRO savings claimed by the embedded inventory management company and submit for approval Drive improvements in the CMMS system to support the reliability projects on the site

About You:

Previous experience as a storeman, inventory, or warehouse role within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Familiarity with engineering parts, tools, and equipment--especially those used in maintenance and production operations. Proficient in using inventory management systems or ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar). Experience in stock control, ordering, receiving, and issuing of parts and tools. Strong understanding of health & safety standards relevant to warehousing and manufacturing environments. Basic mechanical or technical knowledge (advantageous but not always essential). Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or part numbers (preferred). Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with maintenance and production teams.
If you believe you are a great match for this profile, we want to hear from you.

About Refresco:

Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We're a global business and currently produce 14 billion litres of soft drinks from 78 manufacturing plants in Europe, North America and we've just opened in Australia, and we're only just getting started. We have grown from just 2 sites in 1999.


Our Group Headquarters are based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.



We're the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading UK supermarkets, plus some of the best-known UK drinks brands such as Monster Energy, Ocean Spray, and Innocent.



From the purchasing of the raw materials such as fruit juices and CO2, through to the finished product delivered to your table, we cover the full manufacturing cycle for our customers. And, whether it's packed in cartons, bottles, or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards.



Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.



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