Engineering Stores Coordinator

At Northwood, we are dedicated to zero-harm,empowering colleagues, leading with humility, and ultimately, coming together as one family. A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Stores Coordinator to take ownership of keeping the Lancaster Engineering stores fully stocked, safe, and efficient.This role is brand new which means you will be the first person in this role, getting everything set up to deliver a crucial support to our Engineering team.To help you avoid some of the rush hour traffic, we will ask you to arrive by 8am, and your day will normally finish at 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.About the RoleRelying on your expertise, you will carry out inventory checks, identify obsolete stock, and evaluate the capability, durability, and reparability of components/parts to deliver cost savings where possible.You will collaborate with the Engineering team regarding upcoming projects, proactively preparing the required parts and stock. Alongside this, you will liaise with suppliers to confirm right components are on hand, as well as accurately processing invoices for payments.From time to time, it will be necessary to appraise components/parts to establish the most efficient and cost-effective course of action.Please be mindful that within the operational part of our tissue mills, you may encounter some humidity, puddles on the ground from water residue, and a scent from waste-water extraction. We minimise this as much as reasonably possible, however this is a common theme within a tissue mill setting, and we are committed to our Zero Harm by Choice guiding principle. BenefitsCompany pensionLife assuranceFree company productsFree on-site parkingFood, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discountsWellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP serviceFree early access to pay schemeSalary sacrifice schemesEmployee referral schemeRequirementsTo become our Lancaster site's brand new Engineering Stores Coordinator, here's what we're looking for:A natural self-starter with a proactive mindsetAn individual who can transform concept into practice, and position this role as a key support channel for the Engineering team5 GCSEs at Grade C or Grade 4/5Experience or familiarity with SAP (ERP) systemAt least 5 years' experience in an Engineering or Engineering Stores role, preferably in the FMCG sector.Comfortable working effectively in a team, as well as autonomouslyJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-09