Engineering Stores Operative

The Engineering Stores Operative is responsible for the efficient management, control and organisation of engineering spare parts and maintenance consumables within a food manufacturing environment, ensuring critical parts and materials are available to support maintenance activities, minimise downtime and maintain compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Based in Doncaster, the role involves receiving, checking and booking in deliveries of engineering parts, tools and consumables, maintaining accurate stock records using the company's CMMS or stock control system, and issuing parts to engineers and tracking usage against work orders. The postholder will also monitor stock levels, reorder materials in line with agreed minimum and maximum levels, and liaise with suppliers to obtain quotes, place orders and track deliveries.

Engineering Stores Operative

Location: Doncaster

Salary: Competitive

Overview

The Engineering Stores Operative is responsible for the efficient management, control, and organisation of engineering spare parts and maintenance consumables within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The role ensures that critical parts and materials are available to support maintenance activities, minimise downtime, and maintain compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, check, and book in deliveries of engineering parts, tools, and consumables
• Maintain accurate stock records using the company's CMMS or stock control system
• Issue parts to engineers and track usage against work orders
• Monitor stock levels and reorder materials in line with agreed minimum/maximum levels
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotes, place orders, and track deliveries
• Ensure all parts are stored correctly and safely, following food safety and hygiene regulations
• Conduct regular stock checks and cycle counts, investigating discrepancies
• Manage and organise the stores area to ensure efficiency and accessibility
• Support engineering and maintenance teams during planned maintenance and breakdowns
• Identify opportunities to improve stock control processes and reduce waste/costs
• Ensure compliance with company policies, including health & safety and food safety standards

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, or inventory role (ideally within manufacturing or engineering)
• Good IT skills, including experience with stock control systems or CMMS
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
• Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams

Desirable:

• Experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Knowledge of engineering parts and maintenance consumables
• Understanding of hygiene standards such as HACCP

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Reliability and accountability
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement

To Apply

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