Engineering Stores Person (Stock Controller) in Runcorn

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe. We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra‑creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food – we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet. Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.

AAK Runcorn is the home to AAK Foods, a major manufacturer and supplier of sauces, condiments, and dressings to the retail and foodservice sectors. Our private label work has won awards for taste and quality, and our products can be found on the shelves of stores throughout the world. From our site on Davy Road, to the east of the town centre, we work with customers to co‑develop new recipes for grocery private label products, retail restaurants, quick service restaurants, foodservice and food ingredients.

About The Role

AAK are seeking an Engineering Stores Person who will be responsible for managing inventory of engineering materials, tools and equipment, ensuring all necessary supplies are available for the engineering team to maintain and repair machinery and equipment efficiently.

• Inventory Management and Stock Control: Management of critical spares to identify high, medium and low moves and management of obsolescent stock. Manage the store’s CMMS inventory system to identify stock holding and value and carry out audits. Manage the engineering materials location via CMMS, ensuring efficient and cost‑effective spare parts/inventory solutions. Implement and maintain stock control systems to track inventory levels and movements.
• Receiving and Dispatching: Receive incoming materials, inspect for quality and quantity, and ensure proper storage. Prepare and dispatch materials, parts and machinery for returns and repairs.
• Supplier Coordination: Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve any supply issues. A keen eye for detail in managing supplier relationships.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure all materials are stored and handled in accordance with health and safety regulations. Ensure the store’s working environment is well maintained and managed.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of all transactions, including receipts, issues, and returns.
• Support Engineering Team: Assist the engineering team with locating and retrieving materials and tools as needed; source and order spares for stock, maintenance and project purposes. Familiarity with CMMS systems and adept at tracking and reporting performance. Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and schedules efficiently.

About You

• Experience of ERP/MRP Systems.
• Previous stores or stock control experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items safely.
• Previous experience within an FMCG background would be advantageous.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional qualifications in inventory management or logistics are a plus.

In return AAK offer:

• Free hot drinks.
• Free parking onsite.
• On‑site canteen serving hot food.
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays.
• 30‑minute paid break per shift.
• Company pension 1% employee, 7% employer.
• Life assurance cover.
• UK healthcare scheme, including gym, and lifestyle discounts.

Location: Runcorn, United Kingdom

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, Monday‑Friday between 08:00‑16:00

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialise in plant‑based oils that are the value‑adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is customer co‑development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including chocolate & confectionery, bakery, dairy, plant‑based foods, special nutrition, foodservice and personal care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated customer innovation centres, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.