Stores/Facilities Technician

My client is located in Howden and they are a leading manufacturing business who supply products across the UK. This company has recently gone through a large expansion programme and now have the need to recruit a Stores / Facilities Manager.

The Role:

To manage and maintain stock levels of all woodworking machinery spares and to support the Maintenance team with general repairs and site maintenance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility for setting up an internal stores management system, identifying and cataloguing all spares, managing the booking in/out of parts and ordering stock.
• Review and manage usages of spare parts, ensuring stock always meets minimum levels.
• Plan orders with supplier lead times in mind to ensure timely delivery of parts.
• Liaising with suppliers and contractors to place orders and schedule works.
• Carry out ad hoc deliveries and collections to and from suppliers as requested by management.
• Key liaison between maintenance and facilities teams, acting as first responder to issues and escalating to management, as required.
• Support maintenance department with any reasonable requests.
• Assist maintenance team with planned preventative maintenance.
• Prioritising of urgent requests.
• Carry out routine internal and statutory inspections.
• Project a positive image of Wren and the department always.
• Adhere to stated policies and procedures regarding health and safety in the workplace.
• Adhere to procedures regarding the proper use and care of equipment and materials associated with the role.
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge to effectively perform the role.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Good working knowledge of MS Office, including Excel
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of wood working machinery parts
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment
• Initiative and strong decision-making abilities

An ideal candidate will have worked in a fast passed FMCG environment ideally a wood-based industry however consideration will be given to candidates who can demonstrate the skills and knowledge for this exciting new position.

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