ENGINEERING STORES MANAGER

Location: Working for SBT Ltd on a customer site in Middlesbrough
Department: Maintenance/Engineering
Reports To: Directors of SBT Ltd
Contract Type: Full-time

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in a similar role within an engineering, manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proficient in inventory control systems and ERP software.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of engineering parts, components and tools.
• Familiarity with UK health and safety standards, including COSHH.

Ensure the stores operate in full compliance with health and safety regulations, including COSHH and manual handling requirements. Maintain safe storage of hazardous and flammable materials.

• Team Work

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Engineering Stores Manager to work full time at a customer site. This person will oversee the day-to-day operation of this customer’s engineering stores providing a vital link between the customer’s engineering team and SBT Ltd as their inventory management provider. You will be responsible for the effective management, control, and availability of engineering components and consumables.
This is a key role within a growing and highly ambitious MRO distributor, requiring a proactive individual with a solid background in stores or inventory management, ideally within an industrial or technical environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stock Control:

Maintain appropriate stock levels of engineering components and consumables, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation using computerised stock systems.

• Procurement Support:

Work closely with procurement and suppliers to source and replenish stock in a timely manner. Identify and assist in sourcing hard-to-find or obsolete components.

• Stores Management:

Organise the layout and storage of items within the stores to maximise efficiency and safety. Manage all goods-in/goods-out processes, including inspection, labelling, and secure storage.

• Health & Safety Compliance:

Ensure the stores operate in full compliance with health and safety regulations, including COSHH and manual handling requirements. Maintain safe storage of hazardous and flammable materials.

• Team Work:

Work seamlessly with the team in the SBT Ltd office to provide an exceptional standard of service to this customer. Promote a culture of accuracy, ownership and continuous improvement.

• Record Keeping & Reporting:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of stock usage, movements and stocktakes, work with associate businesses to meet KPIs.

• Engineering Support:

Act as a key point of contact for maintenance and engineering teams to ensure availability of critical spares during planned works and reactive repairs.