Inventory Controller (Stores) - Energy Recovery Facility, Walsall, UK

Encyclis; Walsall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Medical Cash Plan

25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays

Competitive salary sacrifice pension

Salary sacrifice EV car scheme

Income protection

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Life assurance

Job summary

Encyclis is building a new Walsall Energy Recovery Facility and seeks an Inventory Controller to manage stores and ensure a reliable supply of parts to the Operations and Maintenance team. The role involves stock control, documentation, and coordinating with Procurement, Maintenance and O&M teams for timely materials delivery.

You will operate CMMS for record-keeping, handle COSHH documentation and assist with safety practices and site housekeeping.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or NVQ Level 3/2 in a technical or science subject is preferred.
• Five years of related experience is desirable.
• Experience with CMMS or similar stock-management systems.
• Warehouse management experience and working with engineering drawings are desirable.
• Knowledge of COSHH and LOLER regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage stores, order parts, issue and receive goods and maintain stock levels.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Maintenance and O&M teams to ensure availability of parts and tools.
• Establish and maintain the stores facility and stock procedures.
• Receive and dispatch materials, liaise with suppliers and transporters.
• Handle COSHH substances documentation and CMMS records.
• Support H&S monitoring, safety inspections and stock housekeeping.
• Operate forklift and overhead cranes when required.
• Contribute to safety rules and safe work practices.

Skills

Stock control

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

National Diploma / NVQ Level 3 or 2 (technical or science subject)

Tools

CMMS

Forklift truck

Overhead crane operations

COSHH knowledge

LOLER knowledge

Job description

JOIN US IN MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE TO THE WORLD WE LIVE IN!

At Encyclis, it’s our people and their passion that drive us forward. We’re growing fast, thinking differently, and innovating at every step.

We’re focused on safe, efficient and sustainable recovery of energy from residual waste, using technical expertise and state-of-the-art equipment to optimise performance and safety.

Our facilities help divert waste from landfill, support baseload electricity production and contribute to the circular economy.

We’re excited to welcome our next addition to join a culture built on teamwork, high standards, and the shared drive to keep improving every day!

Where you will be working

Encyclis Walsall Energy Recovery Facility (ERF).

This brand new facility will be a sustainable alternative to landfill, using household, commercial and non-hazardous industrial residual waste, left after recycling and composting efforts, as a fuel to generate clean electricity. The facility, which is now in its construction phase and is expected to commence full commercial operations in 2027, will provide a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 436,000 tonnes of residual waste per year and will generate 49 megawatts of low carbon energy – enough electricity to meet the needs of over 90,000 homes.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, the Inventory Controller will work in line with Encyclis procedures and processes to ensure the procurement and supply of materials and parts are available to the Operations and Maintenance Team. The Inventory Controller is responsible for the safe operation and administration of the facility stores at the Energy Recovery Facility.

Key Duties & Responsibilities of the role

• The Inventory Controller will ensure effective stores management to include ordering parts and materials, issuing and receiving goods, managing stock levels, conducting stock control audits and generating reports.
• Coordinate inventory requirements with the Procurement Specialist, Maintenance Manager and the O&M team, to ensure the availability and supply of parts, materials and maintenance tools.
• The Inventory Controller will be responsible for establishing the site stores facility. Develop, implement and maintain stock control procedures and risk assessments.
• Administer the safe receipt and dispatch of materials to and from the facility, coordinating with suppliers and transport companies to ensure the timely transportation of goods and materials.
• Receive and manage all associated documentation associated with COSHH, CE Certification, Materials Certificates and any other relevant documentation.
• Utilise the stores management system in coordination with the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure records are appropriately managed.
• Identify high risk stock items and propose material strategies to mitigate risk.
• Operate forklift truck and overhead cranes when required.
• Promote and support the delivery of the Encyclis Safety Rules and Safe Systems of Work, and work in accordance with all ACOP, SMI and LMI to ensure we are setting people to work safely.
• Reporting any Health, Safety and Environmental unsafe conditions, accidents or incidents.
• Support the implementation of short and long term maintenance strategies in line with industry best practices and technical procedures.
• The Inventory Controller will be required to support H&S monitoring and performance to include safety inspections, plant inspections, plant area responsibilities and partake in routine H&S meetings and forums.
• Take ownership of plant cleanliness and ensure excellent standards of housekeeping are maintained.
• Maintain accurate records of COSHH substances.

Year One Critical Success Factors:

• Participate in remaining facility construction, commissioning and the scheduling of safe start-up activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the other Encyclis facilities and key suppliers.
• Develop and implement a solid material management process.
• Champion the complete set-up of the Stores Warehouse.
• Support the Maintenance Manager to develop a culture of improved accountability.
• Support the Maintenance Manager in the development of all Stores procedures and set up of stock within the CMMS prior to take over of the facility.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• The preferred levels of education are to a National Diploma or National Vocational Qualification Level 3 or 2 in a technical or science subject, although relevant other qualifications with energy recovery or large process plant experience will be considered for the role.

This role requires experience in the following:

• Preferably five years (5) of experience, in a related environment.
• Experience of developing stores systems and procedures is desirable.
• Experience of using a CMMS (or similar) to manage stock.
• Previous experience of warehouse management.
• Experience with working with technical and engineering information and drawings.
• Working knowledge of COSHH and LOLER.
• Forklift truck and overhead crane operations including basic rigging experience is desirable.
• Experience in an engineering quality assurance role would be highly desirable.

We want you to feel supported, at work and beyond. Our benefits include:

• The opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, alongside some of the industries best!
• Private Health Insurance (with the option to add dependants)
• Medical Cash Plan (for complimentary therapies)
• 25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays
• Competitive salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice EV car scheme
• Income protection
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policy
• Life assurance