Stores Controller

The opportunity

Chris Lewis are the largest independent fire, security and smart home company in the region, part of the Chris Lewis Group we offer our clients the very best technology solutions available.

We work for prestigious clients like the University of Oxford, Royal Palaces and County Councils.

We are looking to build a service team to be the very best in the industry in what we do, and we want the very best people to be a part of it. We value staff progression, provide regular training and encourage and support self-learning opportunities.

As the Engineering Stores Controller, you will have responsibility for the smooth running of the Company onsite stores; this includes the management of day-to-day consumables, consignment stock, and bespoke project requirements. Experience in purchasing and managing suppliers would be ideal but not necessary

What are we expecting from you?

• Issuing consumables/parts to the engineering team; ensuring that all movement of parts into and out of stores is accounted for and that systems are kept up to date.
• Regular reporting on assets/critical spares and location; liaising with the management team to ensure requirements are met.
• Effective management of Van Stock and Daily Staples
• Picking of stock and kitting of parts for projects.
• Receiving and receipting deliveries and returns.
• Maintain stores as a secure environment and ensuring that the stores is kept tidy and organised.

A little about you

• Experience of working within an engineering environment, with a basic general knowledge of an engineering environment.
• Experience of working within a stores/warehousing department/ stock control.
• Strong organisational skills and confident in using excel, databases etc.
• Strong H&S approach to work, with knowledge of regulations/compliance relevant to engineering stores.