Engineering Inventory Controller

Scope of Role Avondale Foods is a leading food processing company of Fresh and Chilled products supplying leading retail businesses such as Marks & Spencer, and Morrisons and Waitrose in the UK. The Engineering/Maintenance Department provides a Reactive Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Worklist, Site Services Management and Project delivery resource to the business. This role contributes to the management and purchasing of engineering stock items. Key Responsibilities Purchasing engineering parts/spares within an agreed budget and timeframe. Monitoring and controlling stock levels. Assist in identifying critical spares and arranging stock controls Preparing PPM kits. Collection of parts from external sources. Off-loading deliveries using a forklift. Ensure Food Safety compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements to remain audit-ready at all times. Essential Criteria Educated to at least GCSE standard (or equivalent) including English & Maths Familiarity with D365 or other stock control, stores or inventory systems. Experience in purchasing engineering parts, consumables or maintenance spares Competent IT skills including Excel Ability to use initiative to work on own or as part of a team to achieve results. Understanding of health & safety procedures in an industrial setting Strong attention to detail with a proactive and problem-solving mindset Excellent communication skills Familiarity with KANBAN systems or other stock control systems Forklift licence Full UK Driving licence Desirable Criteria Strong organisational and time management skills Knowledge of engineering components Good negotiation and supplier management skills. Experience in a food manufacturing environment. Accurate record-keeping and stock reporting skills Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards Experience generating reports and analysing stock trends/KPIs Skills: Attention to detail Purchasing Engineering Benefits: Pension Medical Aid / Health Care Subsidised canteen…