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Astute People's Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you'll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation.
We are looking for a Store Controller who will be responsible for the control of stores, stock items, computerised stock control system as well as the purchasing of goods and services as directed by the procurement & maintenance department.
If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.
Responsibilities and duties:
As the Store Controller you will be responsible for:
- Manging the stores team to ensure stock items, goods in/out and the stock control system are all managed and updated correctly.
- Carrying out purchasing activities as and when required to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained to minimise down time when maintenance is carried out.
- Liaising with technicians, engineers and external customers/suppliers to identify requirements and for ordering of supplies.
- Ensuring the maintenance budget is adhered to and plan for future purchases by planning future maintenance work requirements.
- Managing and maintaining the stock control system, ensuring information is correctly entered.
- Carry out regular stock checks.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Ideally a recognised qualification in engineering at Level 3 (C&G, ONC, NVQ, SVQ) level or higher; other qualifications below this will be considered with extensive experience
- Working knowledge & appreciation of workplace Health & Safety including COSHH and knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOP's, RAMS would also be considered.
- Recognised Maintenance Apprenticeship
Personal skills
The Store Controller would suit someone with:
- At least three years' experience in a heavy engineering / process plant in a Stores / Inventory role, this could be from a similar Power Station, Refinery, Petrochemical, Paper/Steel Mill.
- Proven work experience in inventory control and procurement through a CMMS such as SAP, Maximo, Dynamics 365
- Valid Forklift / mobile plant experience
Salary and benefits of the Store Controller role
- Competitive salary
- Bonus Opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Training & professional development
- Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant
INDPOW
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
