Stores Controller

Stores Controller

Location: Irvine
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

The Opportunity

We're looking for someone to take full ownership of a busy service stores function, operating almost like you're running your own mini business. You'll be responsible for the flow of parts and equipment supporting a field engineering team, ensuring everything runs efficiently, accurately, and proactively.

This role requires someone who can spot problems, fix them, and continuously improve processes-not just follow them.

The Role

Take responsibility for incoming and outgoing service stock, ensuring accuracy and availability
Manage stock control, storage, and organisation, making best use of space and location systems
Monitor and manage hire/loan stock, ensuring timely returns or invoicing
Handle parts identification and ordering in support of engineering teams
Fulfil service and sales orders efficiently
Maintain accurate records and systems (CRM/stock management)
Work closely with engineers, logistics, and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly

What We're Looking For

A hands-on, self-sufficient individual who takes ownership
Experience in a manager, supervisor, or controller-level role
Proven ability to:
Improve processes
Reorganise and streamline operations
Identify and resolve issues proactively
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Confident working independently without close supervisionThis role will not suit someone who has only worked as an operative or storesperson following set processes.

Backgrounds of Interest

Trade counters / wholesalers (e.g. tool or builders merchants)
Automotive or parts distribution
Engineering or spare parts environments
Any role involving stock ownership, control, and process improvement

Why Apply?

Real autonomy - run your own function
Opportunity to shape and improve processes
Work closely with engineering teams in a technical environment
Be part of a growing, supportive business where your input is valuedIf you're someone who takes pride in running an efficient operation, improving how things are done, and making a tangible impact day-to-day, this is a great opportunity to step into a role with real ownership
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed