Engineering stores person / Engineering co-ordinator

Main purpose of the role:

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Stores Person and co-ordinator to help manage and maintain our Engineering stores. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth stock control, accurate inventory management, and efficient movement of goods in and out of our stores. The candidate will work closely with our Engineering team to build up our Inventory including critical spares.

The ideal candidate will bring a positive, proactive approach together with the skills, experience and behaviours needed to lead the stores function effectively, while supporting the coordination, continuous improvement and delivery of planned preventative maintenance across the engineering department.

Main accountabilities:

· Support the Engineering Manager in planning, prioritising and coordinating engineering activity, with a strong focus on the effective delivery of PPM across the existing site and the new mill.

· Maintain and develop the CMMS and associated engineering systems to support the planning, scheduling, tracking and continuous improvement of PPM activities, alongside controlled documentation, risk assessments, work instructions and technical drawings.

· Support the development of robust preventative maintenance processes and ensure engineering stores stock control effectively underpins the timely delivery of PPM and wider engineering requirements.

· Oversee goods in, goods out and day-to-day stores activities to ensure the department operates safely, efficiently and in line with business requirements.

· Verifying stock and delivery quantities are correct against business documentation.

· Raising clear and correct requisitions as required.

· Invoicing and reporting

· Completing and reporting of stock audits in line with the business requirements

· Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is achieved and always maintained in line with Health & Safety.

Skills required:

· Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook, with the ability to use systems effectively to support maintenance planning, reporting and coordination.

· A good working knowledge of CMMS systems and their use in planning, scheduling, tracking and continuously improving PPM delivery across a busy engineering environment.

Job Description

Job title Engineering stores person / Engineering co-ordinator

Effective date September 2026

· Recent experience of managing stores operations, stock control systems and associated working practices, with a clear understanding of how stores performance supports efficient PPM delivery and wider engineering requirements.

· Previous experience of coordinating a busy engineering department, with the ability to prioritise workloads and support the effective execution of planned preventative maintenance activities.

· An appreciation of stock control systems and the importance of parts availability, inventory accuracy and material planning in supporting reliable PPM delivery.

· Able to work on your own initiative, manage competing priorities and maintain a high level of organisation and accuracy.

· Excellent attention to detail and a consistent approach to accurate data input and record management.

· Counterbalance forklift licence would also be an advantage but not essential.

Key Characteristics

Behavioural Standard Description

Accountability

We own what we do · Take responsibility for our actions, results, and commitments. · Holds themselves and others accountable. · Ensure the desired result of all actions is achieved. · Deliver against targets and KPIs set

Sustainability

Built for Today.

Protected for tomorrow · Support the decisions made to safeguard our Business, our environment, and our people for the long term. · Create and deliver energy savings to support a carbon neutral target. · Creating innovative ideas · Embraces new technologies and ways of working

Passion

Pride in every piece

· Bring Energy, Care and Pride to our work. · Believe in what we do at Gordon Timber · Contribute to a high-quality product being produced

Teamwork

Stronger together

· Collaborate, support one another, and succeed through shared responsibility and respect. · Maintains a positive can-do attitude at all times.

Continuous

improvement

Always building better

· We look for smarter ways to work, learn from experience, and adapt to change. · Using data to identify problems, measure performance, and guide decisions. · Valuing employee ideas, fostering a "no-blame" environment, and providing tools for improvement.