Engineering Stores Person

By doing so, we solve customer specific needs across many industries including Bakery, Chocolate & Confectionery, Dairy, Foodservice, Infant Nutrition and Personal Care.

Our pioneering spirit and passion for innovation keeps us at the cutting edge of our industry and is what sets us apart. It enables our employees to work in a safe and supportive environment in which they make a genuine impact.

AAK employ more than 3,500 employees globally and with 20 production facilities and customisation plants, and sales offices in over 25 countries spanning six continents we have one of our industries most diverse global footprints.

AAK Runcorn

AAK Runcorn is the home to AAK Foods, a major manufacturer and supplier of sauces, condiments, and dressings to the retail and foodservice sectors.

Our private label work has won awards for taste and quality, and our products can be found on the shelves of stores throughout the world. From our site on Davy Road, to the east of the town centre, we work with customers to co-develop new recipes for grocery private label products, retail restaurants, quick service restaurants, foodservice and food ingredients.

AAK are seeking an Engineering Stores Person who will be responsible for managing inventory of engineering materials, tools and equipment, ensuring all necessary supplies are available for the engineering team to maintain and repair machinery and equipment efficiently.

Responsibilities

Inventory Management and Stock Control:

• Management of critical spares to identify high, medium and low moves and management of obsolescent stock.
• Manage the store’s CMMS inventory system to identify stock holding and value and carry out audits.
• Manage the engineering materials location via CMMS, ensuring efficient and cost-effective spare parts/inventory solutions.
• Implement and maintain stock control systems to track inventory levels and movements.

Receiving and Dispatching:

• Receive incoming materials, inspect for quality and quantity, and ensure proper storage.
• Prepare and despatch materials, parts and machinery for returns and repairs.

Supplier Coordination:

• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve any supply issues.
• A keen eye for detail in managing supplier relationships.

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Ensure all materials are stored and handled in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensuring the Store’s working environment is well maintained and managed.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all transactions, including receipts, issues, and returns.

Support Engineering Team:

• Assist the engineering team with locating and retrieving materials and tools as needed. Sourcing and ordering spares for, stock, maintenance and project purposes.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and adept at tracking and reporting performance.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and schedules efficiently

• Experience of ERP/MRP Systems.
• Previous Stores or Stock control experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items safely.
• Previous experience within a FMCG background would be advantageous.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Additional qualifications in inventory management or logistics are a plus.

In return AAK offer:

• Free Hot Drinks
• Free Parking Onsite
• On-Site Canteen Serving Hot Food
• 25 Days Holidays Plus Bank Holidays
• 30-minute paid break per shift
• Company Pension 3% Employee, 5% Employer
• Life Assurance Cover
• UK Healthcare Scheme, Including Gym, and Lifestyle Discounts

Diversity & Inclusion at AAK

AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.

Salary: £28,000 per annum

You may also have experience in the following: Stock Controller, Assistant Stock Controller, Inventory Controller, Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Stock Control Assistant, Logistics Coordinator, Supply Chain Assistant, Engineering, Stores Person, Manufacturing, etc.

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