Engineering Administrator

The Sterling Choice; Andover; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is recruiting an Engineering Administrator for a leading food manufacturer. You will manage engineering stores to maximise equipment availability and oversee stock levels, cycle counts, and supplier orders.

You will work with OEMs, use the CMMS to log parts, and ensure stock accuracy, while supporting the Site Engineering Manager and maintaining compliance with ACOPs and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering terminology and components.
• Familiarity with engineering technical and OEM drawings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a stores/warehouse environment with a focus on stock control.
• Background in manufacturing or production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective management of engineering spares to support Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) requirements within budgetary constraints.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to optimise stock and spare part management.
• Manage the monthly stores budget in line with forecasts.
• Issue purchase orders to suppliers, ensuring compliance with financial requirements.
• Work with OEMs and local suppliers to secure competitive pricing.
• Order, receive, and check spares and parts.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and monitor critical spare parts.
• Utilise the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) to log and allocate spare parts and stock items.
• Conduct scheduled cycle counts and maintain stock accuracy.
• Assist the Site Engineering Manager with various tasks as needed.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards in line with Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) and legislative requirements.

Skills

Engineering terminology

OEM drawings

MS Office

Stock control

Manufacturing background

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Engineering Administrator

Are you interested in joining a leading manufacturer in the food industry, dedicated to quality and innovation. Who prioritise safety, quality, and efficiency in all our operations. You will be joining a business with a fantastic culture and a supportive team network.

As the Engineering Administrator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring maximum equipment availability by effectively managing our engineering stores. You will oversee stock levels, conduct monthly stock takes, and collaborate with OEMs and suppliers to maintain efficient operations. Your understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes will be essential to meet our production needs.

Role responsibilities:

• Ensure effective management of engineering spares to support Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) requirements within budgetary constraints.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to optimise stock and spare part management.
• Manage the monthly stores budget in line with forecasts.
• Issue purchase orders to suppliers, ensuring compliance with financial requirements.
• Work with OEMs and local suppliers to secure competitive pricing.
• Order, receive, and check spares and parts.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and monitor critical spare parts.
• Utilise the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) to log and allocate spare parts and stock items.
• Conduct scheduled cycle counts and maintain stock accuracy.
• Assist the Site Engineering Manager with various tasks as needed.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards in line with Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) and legislative requirements.

What you will need:

• Understanding of engineering terminology and components.
• Familiarity with engineering technical and OEM drawings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a stores/warehouse environment with a focus on stock control.
• Background in manufacturing or production is preferred.

What’s in it for you?

You will be joining a business that is heavily focused and proud of their supportive team culture, where continuous improvement and innovation is at the full front. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact while growing your own career. This opportunity comes with a career progression path which will provide a healthy challenge.