Engineering Stores Person
Job Title: Engineering Stores Person
Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Engineering Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
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Days: 08:00-15:30 Mon-Fri Salary: £31,500
Can you say ‘yes’?...
Do you have good attention to detail?
Do you have a proactive mindset?
Do you have health and safety as a priority?
Do you have strong communication skills?
As our Engineering Stores Manager you will support the maintenance team managing inventory, logistical tasks and the overhaul of equipment. Ensuring stock accuracy, cost control of spare parts, accurate stock levels, and proper documentation to support the maintenance team.
What you’ll be doing…
Receive, inspect, and record incoming maintenance spare parts.
Store items in an organized and accessible manner.
Issue spares promptly to maintenance personnel based on cost centres, work orders and reservations.
Maintain accurate inventory records using SAP
Perform regular stock checks, audits, and cycle counts.
Identify and report obsolete, slow-moving, or excess stock.
Coordinate with suppliers and procurement for restocking and refurbishment orders
Responsible for ensuring housekeeping standards are maintained
Generate reports on stock usage, discrepancies, and performance KPIs.
Arranging collection and deliveries
Transporting inventory in operational areas
Maintaining effective communication with cross functional teams – i.e. maintenance planner, reliability engineer & maintenance supervisors.
Ensure all safety, environmental, and company procedures are followed in the stores area
A full role profile is available upon request from HR/Talent Acquisition.
What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours and values. If you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.
If you have any of the following – this would be an added advantage:
Previous experience with management of industrial inventory
Capable at using SAP/SAP PM/Microsoft 365 applications
Experienced in the application of Health & Safety procedures
Proactive mind-set and good planning skills.
Independent, organised and proactive.
Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
Capable of working within deadlines
To be assertive and have self-confidence in presenting and supporting conclusions
We'll provide:
Enhanced Holiday Pay – 33 days including bank holidays plus the opportunity to purchase more
16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service
Group Income Protection
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages
Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
Staff Bonus Scheme
Career Progression Routes
Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
Westfield Health Cash Plan
Perkbox
Access to Costco Membership
Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme
On site Gyms
Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders
Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
On site Car Charging Points
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, so we will reply to your application ASAP.
Knauf Insulation welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to treating everyone equally, regardless of: age; sex; disability; ethnicity; gender identity; religion/belief; sexual orientation; marriage/civil partnership or pregnancy/maternity. In particular, we encourage applications from people from a minority background or from demographics that are underrepresented in the manufacturing industry.
We are a Disability Confident Leader (Level 1) and take care to ensure good EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) practices in all our operations. If you are invited to an interview, a member of our team will be in touch via email to enquire about any access requirements or reasonable adjustments that we can make for your interview.
- Department
- Engineering
- Locations
- Queensferry, Deeside
Queensferry, Deeside
We’re passionate about developing our people
At Knauf Insulation your career is a journey through one or multiple roles that you hold within the company. Progression is not just about promotion, it is about building capability and experience. There are several different ways to progress within Knauf Insulation and we are proud to see a high number of our employees who have moved between teams, departments and even countries. Working for a global market leading organisation, the limits really are endless.
About Knauf Insulation UK
Knauf Insulation is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of insulation products and solutions. With more than 40 years of experience in the industry, we represent one of the fastest growing and most respected names in insulation worldwide.