Stores Controller

Astute People; Buckie; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to work in renewables

Job summary

Astute People is seeking a Stores Controller in Buckie, Scotland to manage inventory across our renewable energy sites. You will control outgoing items, record CMMS movements, and maintain critical spare parts to support uptime.

You will conduct daily stock checks, cycle counts, and full stock audits while coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries. A full UK driving licence and forklift experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• COSHH awareness is desired.
• IOSH is desired.
• Counterbalance or reach truck is desired.

Responsibilities

• Control all outgoing items and ensure these are recorded against CMMS movements/PPMs.
• Record deliveries through the ready-to-receipt system and integrate with relevant systems.
• Conduct daily stock checks of selected areas using CMMS inventory reports.
• Perform regular cycle counts and periodic full stock audits.
• Maintain and organise critical spare parts inventory for uptime.
• Raise stock replenishment requests when minimum levels are reached.
• Track outstanding orders and follow up with suppliers for timely delivery.
• Implement Kanban replenishment for consumables and fast-moving parts.
• Coordinate movement of parts between Northern sites to optimise availability.
• Maintain 5S labelling and location control for efficient retrieval.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

CMMS system

Microsoft Office

Stock control

Inventory management

Housekeeping standards

Health and Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Counterbalance/reach truck

Job description

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading innovator in renewable energy production, specialising in biogas plants, to recruit a Stores Controller for their site in Buckie, Scotland and support across additional sites within their portfolio when needed.

Responsibilities and duties of the Stores Controller role

• Control all outgoing items and ensuring these are recorded against CMMS movements / PPMs (Planned Preventive Maintenance).
• Recording deliveries through the ready-to-receipt system and ensuring integration with relevant systems.
• Conducting daily stock checks of selected areas using CMMS inventory reports.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and periodic full stock audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Maintain and organise critical spare parts inventory ensuring key equipment spares are available to support operational uptime.
• Raising stock replenishment requests when minimum levels are reached.
• Track outstanding orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of critical parts.
• Implement Kanban replenishment systems for commonly used consumables and fast-moving parts to ensure continuous availability while minimising excess stock.
• Controlling LOLER equipment, ensuring sign-out / sign-in procedures are adhered to.
• Responsible for COSHH materials within the stores area, ensuring safe storage and compliance with standards.
• Maintain stores organisation using 5S principles, ensuring clear labelling, location control and efficient retrieval of materials.
• Coordinate movement of parts between Northern sites to optimise availability and reduce duplicate stock holdings.
• Other duties as required

Professional Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence
• CosHH awareness is desired
• IOSH is desired
• Counterbalance or reach truck is desired

The Stores Controller Role Would Suit Someone Who Is

• Strong computer and Microsoft skills
• Experience in stores/warehouse/inventory role
• Understanding of inventory control concepts (Reorder points, safe stock levels)
• Strong Housekeeping standards
• Strong Health and Safety awareness
• Able to identify engineering spare parts and understand their purpose
• Experience of CMMS system

Salary and benefits of the Store Controller role

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Chance to join a leading business in the renewable energy sector

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.