Engineering Stores Manager

Randstad Staffing; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An international food manufacturing company is seeking a proactive Engineering Stores Manager to join their team in Milton Keynes. This pivotal role involves managing the engineering stores to ensure peak efficiency for the maintenance team. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in a stores management role, possess strong technical knowledge, and demonstrate proficiency in IT skills. The position offers a salary between £40,000 - £45,000 and benefits including a 10% pension and private healthcare.

Benefits

10% Pension

Private Healthcare

31 Days Holiday

Training & Development

Overtime paid at £35 per hour

Single BUPA annual cover

EV Car Scheme

ShareSave Scheme

Hapi App discounts/vouchers

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in a Stores Management or Senior Inventory role.
• Ability to identify and source engineering components.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and team leadership skills.
• Experience in food manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead periodic cycle counts and yearly stock takes.
• Work with Engineering Purchaser to source suppliers.
• Maintain organized stores area with clear standards.
• Oversee repair of high-value stock.
• Utilize IT systems to track KPIs and manage stock levels.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

Skills

Inventory Management

Procurement Support

Operational Excellence

Technical Oversight

System Accuracy

Compliance

Education

Experience in Stores Management or Senior Inventory role

Technical Knowledge of engineering components

IT Skills in Microsoft Office

Soft Skills related to team leadership

Experience in food manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stock management software/CMMS

Job description

Title

Engineering Stores Manager

Location

Milton Keynes

Hours

Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm (Flexible hours)

Salary

Circa £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits Include

10% Pension, Private Healthcare, 31 Days Holiday, Training & Development

Position Details

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This international food manufacturing company is seeking a proactive Stores Manager to join their engineering team in Milton Keynes.

This is a pivotal role within a fast-paced, high-tech site. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of our engineering stores, ensuring our maintenance team has the parts they need to keep the site running at peak efficiency. You will manage one direct report and play a key role in our journey to grow our food manufacturing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Lead periodic cycle counts, yearly stock takes, and manage the identification and location of all engineering stock.
• Procurement Support: Work closely with the Engineering Purchaser to source alternative suppliers, manage lead times, and negotiate costs to drive value.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain an organized, tidy stores area with clear standards for engineers to follow.
• Technical Oversight: Manage the repair/rewind of high-value stock and ensure spare parts for new factory equipment are provisioned correctly.
• System Accuracy: Utilize IT systems (including Excel and CMMS) to track KPIs, raise PO numbers, and manage stock levels of slow-moving items.
• Compliance: Ensure full adherence to Health & Safety (ISO 45001) and Food Safety standards, including risk assessments and PPE compliance.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 3+ years in a Stores Management or Senior Inventory role, specifically within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Ability to identify and source "like-for-like" engineering components and spare parts.
• IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Strong Excel skills are essential) and experience with stock management software/CMMS.
• Soft Skills: A "can-do" attitude, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to lead a small team.
• Industry Background: Experience in food manufacturing is highly advantageous but not essential.

Extensive Benefits Include

• Overtime: Available and paid at £35 per hour
• Pension: 10% Matched Company Pension
• Healthcare: Single BUPA annual cover
• Green Initiatives: EV Car Scheme
• Financial Growth: ShareSave Scheme
• Perks: Hapi App (discounts/vouchers for shopping and travel)
• Environment: A modern, highly regulated site with a focus on safety and career development.

Job Titles

• Engineering Stores Manager
• Maintenance Stores Manager
• Inventory & Procurement Manager
• Technical Stores Lead
• Stores & Purchasing Supervisor
• Engineering Spares Manager
• MRO Manager
• Technical Parts Manager
• Engineering Asset Coordinator
• Plant Stores Manager
• Inventory Manager
• Spare Parts Logistics Manager
• Supply Chain Coordinator (Engineering)
• Stock Control Manager
• Materials Manager
• MRO Inventory Controller
• Engineering Procurement Manager

Locations

• Milton Keynes
• Bletchley
• Newport Pagnell
• Stony Stratford
• Wolverton
• Olney
• Buckingham
• Winslow
• Woburn
• Woburn Sands
• Leighton Buzzard
• Dunstable
• Houghton Regis
• Bedford
• Kempston
• Ampthill
• Flitwick
• Aylesbury
• Brackley
• Towcester
• Northampton
• Biggleswade
• Sandy
• Cranfield

Skills

• 5S

Qualifications

• IOSH

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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