Inventory Controller (Stores) - Energy Recovery Facility, Walsall, UK

Encyclis•Birmingham, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Controller is responsible for the safe operation and administration of the stores at Encyclis Walsall Energy Recovery Facility. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, the role ensures that materials and parts are procured and supplied to the Operations and Maintenance Team in accordance with company procedures. The position involves establishing the site stores facility, managing stock and associated records, coordinating with procurement and maintenance colleagues, and supporting safe and effective plant operations. The Walsall facility is a new energy recovery facility currently in construction and expected to commence full commercial operations in 2027. It will process residual waste to generate low-carbon electricity. In the first year, the Inventory Controller will support construction and commissioning, establish the warehouse and material management processes, develop relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, and help prepare stores procedures and CMMS stock records before facility handover.

Requirements

Preferred education to National Diploma or National Vocational Qualification Level 3 or 2 in a technical or science subject; relevant alternative qualifications with energy recovery or large process plant experience will also be considered.
Preferably five years of experience in a related environment.
Experience using a CMMS or similar system to manage stock.
Previous warehouse-management experience.
Experience working with technical and engineering information and drawings.
Working knowledge of COSHH and LOLER.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing stores systems and procedures.
Forklift truck and overhead crane operating experience, including basic rigging.
Experience in an engineering quality assurance role.

Responsibilities

Manage stores effectively, including ordering parts and materials, issuing and receiving goods, managing stock levels, conducting stock-control audits, and generating reports.
Coordinate inventory requirements with the Procurement Specialist, Maintenance Manager, and Operations and Maintenance team to ensure parts, materials, and maintenance tools are available.
Establish the site stores facility and develop, implement, and maintain stock-control procedures and risk assessments.
Safely receive and dispatch materials, coordinating with suppliers and transport companies to support timely transportation.
Receive and manage COSHH, CE Certification, Materials Certificates, and other relevant documentation.
Use the stores management system in coordination with the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to maintain records.
Identify high-risk stock items and propose material strategies to mitigate risks.
Operate forklift trucks and overhead cranes when required.
Promote and support Encyclis Safety Rules and Safe Systems of Work, and work in accordance with ACOP, SMI, and LMI requirements.
Report unsafe health, safety, and environmental conditions, accidents, and incidents.
Support short- and long-term maintenance strategies in line with industry best practices and technical procedures.
Support health and safety monitoring and performance, including safety and plant inspections, plant-area responsibilities, and participation in routine H&S meetings and forums.
Take ownership of plant cleanliness and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
Maintain accurate records of COSHH substances.
Participate in the remaining facility construction, commissioning, and scheduling of safe start-up activities.
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders across other Encyclis facilities and with key suppliers.
Develop and implement a material management process and champion the complete set-up of the Stores Warehouse.
Support the Maintenance Manager in developing accountability, Stores procedures, and CMMS stock records before facility handover.