Who are we?
A & J Scott Ltd is a family-owned, leading independent home-grown sawmill based at Wooperton, between Alnwick and Wooler. We are investing in industry-leading facilities and equipment, including the construction of a state-of-the-art new mill, to support our continued growth and development. As a rural company, we take sustainability seriously and are passionate about the beautiful environment around us. We continue to invest in measures that protect our environment while supporting the sustainable growth of the rural economy.
Who we are looking for
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and motivated Engineering and Stores Coordinator to take overall responsibility for the effective management and day-to-day operation of the stores department, while coordinating key systems, documentation, planning and engineering activities across the function. A key focus of the role will be to support, develop and drive the delivery of PPM across the existing site and within the new mill we are building, helping to embed robust preventative maintenance systems, improve equipment reliability and support operational performance. The role will support the Engineering Manager in the day-to-day running of the engineering department, including the coordination of priorities, organisation of departmental activities, and line management of stores personnel and relevant engineering personnel, alongside support for department apprentices. This position combines operational management within stores with structured coordination, planning and supervisory responsibility across engineering, and key duties will include:
- 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.
- Provide day-to-day line management and supervision for stores personnel and relevant engineering personnel, ensuring resources, priorities and team support are aligned to the successful delivery and ongoing development of PPM across the site.
- Verifying stock and delivery quantities are correct against business documentation.
- Raising clear and correct requisitions as required
- Completing and reporting of stock audits in line with the business requirements
- Regular repetitive light, medium and heavy lifting, utilising the equipment provided.
- Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is achieved and always maintained in line with Health & Safety.
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- A highly motivated and proactive approach, with proven experience in a similar role involving stock control, ERP systems and operational coordination.
- Previous experience of line management or supervision, including coordinating workloads, supporting team performance and contributing to the development of apprentices or junior team members, would be advantageous.
- 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.
What we will offer you
- A competitive salary based on experience
- Discretionary Christmas bonus & gift
- Paid day off for your birthday
- Christmas Shutdown.
- Access to a health and wellbeing service
- Company-provided workwear
- On-site parking
Alongside this, we are dedicated to helping you grow and develop. We will provide training and support in your role, together with opportunities for progression. We also have a great team spirit, where colleagues support and help one another.
