Engineering Stores Operative 2161

TN United Kingdom; Long Sutton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and drink sector is seeking an Engineering Stores Operative to support efficient operations. The role involves managing inventory, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and promoting continuous improvement practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in engineering or logistics and a solid understanding of SAP.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering or logistics environments.
• Solid understanding of SAP and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, and hygiene standards are met.
• Manage requisitioning, purchasing, stock put-away, and refurbishment processes.
• Support continuous improvement in inventory management.

Skills

Communication

Inventory Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

FLT License

Tools

SAP

MS Office

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Engineering Stores Operative 2161, Long Sutton

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Client:

Princes Limited

Location:

Long Sutton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France, and Mauritius. Princes manufactures various food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed daily. We strive to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Role Description: Reporting to the Engineering Stores Manager, this role supports the efficient and cost-effective operation of Engineering Stores to meet the site’s requirements. Responsibilities include working with preferred suppliers, adhering to store processes and inventory controls, and supporting the achievement of operational efficiency and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety, quality, and hygiene standards are met.
• Ensure purchased items comply with legislative and ethical standards.
• Promote a culture of safe behavior and contractor safety in the Stores areas.
• Support continuous improvement in inventory management, stock accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage requisitioning, purchasing, stock put-away, issues, transfers, counts, and refurbishment processes.
• Support obsolescence management, non-conformance rectification, OEM part control, and consumables and aged inventory processes.
• Maintain stock levels, challenge stock requests, and optimize storage practices.
• Monitor suppliers for cost, quality, and service excellence.
• Complete documentation, conduct audits, and support training activities.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Manage/Develop People: Train team members in SAP and store processes, uphold company values.

Technical Leadership: Provide technical support related to inventory and SAP systems, develop best practices, and enhance technical skills.

Communication: Collaborate with HR, H&S, technical, operations, logistics, and finance teams; communicate effectively with engineering for maintenance and operational priorities; attend relevant meetings.

Role Requirements:

• Experience in engineering or logistics environments.
• Solid understanding of SAP and other MS Office tools.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• FLT license, preferably for both FLT and Reach Truck.