Store Controller - Energy From Waste

Astute People; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative energy sector player is seeking a Store Controller to oversee inventory management and procurement processes at a new power station. This role involves managing stock levels, liaising with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. With a focus on training and professional development, this position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Join a team dedicated to sustainability and efficiency in energy production, where your contributions will directly impact the successful operation of a cutting-edge facility. If you're passionate about making a difference in the power sector, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus Opportunity

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Training & Professional Development

Opportunity to Join New Build Plant

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in inventory control in heavy engineering or process plant.
• Recognised engineering qualification or extensive experience in lieu.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock control system and ensure accurate stock management.
• Liaise with technicians and suppliers for ordering supplies.

Skills

Inventory Control

Procurement

Health & Safety Knowledge

Forklift Operation

Education

Engineering Qualification (Level 3)

Maintenance Apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS (SAP, Maximo, Dynamics 365)

Job description

Astute People's Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you'll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation.

We are looking for a Store Controller who will be responsible for the control of stores, stock items, computerised stock control system as well as the purchasing of goods and services as directed by the procurement & maintenance department.

If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.

Responsibilities and duties:

As the Store Controller you will be responsible for:

1. Managing the stores team to ensure stock items, goods in/out and the stock control system are all managed and updated correctly.
2. Carrying out purchasing activities as and when required to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained to minimise down time when maintenance is carried out.
3. Liaising with technicians, engineers and external customers/suppliers to identify requirements and for ordering of supplies.
4. Ensuring the maintenance budget is adhered to and plan for future purchases by planning future maintenance work requirements.
5. Managing and maintaining the stock control system, ensuring information is correctly entered.
6. Carrying out regular stock checks.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

1. Ideally a recognised qualification in engineering at Level 3 (C&G, ONC, NVQ, SVQ) level or higher; other qualifications below this will be considered with extensive experience.
2. Working knowledge & appreciation of workplace Health & Safety including COSHH and knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOP's, RAMS would also be considered.
3. Recognised Maintenance Apprenticeship.

Personal skills

The Store Controller would suit someone with:

1. At least three years' experience in a heavy engineering / process plant in a Stores / Inventory role, this could be from a similar Power Station, Refinery, Petrochemical, Paper/Steel Mill.
2. Proven work experience in inventory control and procurement through a CMMS such as SAP, Maximo, Dynamics 365.
3. Valid Forklift / mobile plant experience.

Salary and benefits of the Store Controller role

Competitive salary
Bonus Opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package
Training & professional development
Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant.

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.