Material & Warehouse Coordinator

At Air Products, we have been helping our customers to become more productive, energy efficient and sustainable for more than 80 years. With approximately 20,000 employees and operations in over 50 countries, we serve customers across a wide range of industries from food and beverage to medical, energy and transportation. We supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric and process gases, equipment, and services.

An opportunity exists within the UKI Maintenance Team for a Material & Warehouse Coordinator. The individual will work on-site in Carrington, UK. The Material & Warehouse Coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day warehousing activities, including inventory management, inbound and outbound operations, and providing storage solutions for UKI production plants.

The postholder will deliver a high level of asset management and excellent support in the areas of WH EH&S, operational discipline, and technical training, while encouraging proactive integration between the production plants and the WH. Working with colleagues across the organisation (UKI, Central Europe, and Israel), the role is instrumental in ensuring maximum support for stock management and providing advice on asset availability within material resource planning, in line with business needs, while communicating and engaging effectively with team members. The role will report directly to the UKI Material Management & WH Manager and will be crucial in ensuring the safe, legal, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of the WH.

Duties Include:

• Work as part of the UKI Maintenance Team to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable execution of all aspects of WH operations, with particular focus on spare parts supply chain management.
• As part of the WH Team, take primary responsibility for all aspects of safety, health, quality, and environmental compliance, as well as site security and maintenance.
• Take primary responsibility for planning and accomplishing WH operations that facilitate the seamless movement of goods, reduce lead times, minimise operational costs, and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
• Share responsibility with vendors, third-party logistics providers (3PL), and the Internal Logistics Team for shipping and logistics processes, with a focus on safety, optimisation, productivity, and business efficiency.
• Provide out-of-hours assistance for plant emergencies and operational or maintenance issues on a call-out basis.
• Act as the WH Manager’s representative in the absence of the UKI MM&WH Manager and as the on-site Air Products representative to internal and external contacts, service providers, authorities, and customers at our Carrington facility.

The Material & Warehouse Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Managing all stocks of spare parts and equipment held at the Carrington WH and maintaining accurate inventory records for bin locations in the system.
• Ensuring that all goods loaded or unloaded match the relevant paperwork.
• Taking responsibility for all stock and assets in the WH.
• Storing and rotating stock in accordance with established procedures.
• Preparing and completing warehouse orders for delivery or collection according to schedule, including loading, packing, wrapping, labelling, and shipping.
• Communicating and cooperating with supervisors and all relevant stakeholders.
• Completing daily inventory logs and reporting any discrepancies.
• Performing warehouse inventory controls and maintaining high quality standards for audits.
• Maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy and consistency between physical stock and system records, and taking ownership of cycle counts.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment and optimising space utilisation.
• Operating and carrying out preventive maintenance on warehouse forklifts and other equipment.
• Following workplace health and safety rules and regularly attending relevant training.
• Ensuring high-quality service standards by adhering to operational procedures, rules, and schedules.
• Processing all stock transfer orders from the WH and Carrington requisition queues.
• Working closely with the Logistics Team and 3PL providers to resolve shipping backlogs and ensure on-time delivery.
• Proactively liaising with plant teams to ensure that goods receipts are completed on time at the plants.
• Actively supporting spare parts replenishment for major maintenance activities, such as plant shutdowns.
• Working with all relevant stakeholders and providing advice on spare parts availability.
• Maintaining meticulous records and completing the administrative elements of the role in a timely manner, including SAP and WH logs.
• Training apprentices and new supervisors.

As the Material & Warehouse Coordinator, you already are or have:

• GCSE Mathematics and English (grade C/4 or above).
• An external qualification in warehouse operations, completion of a recognised apprenticeship, or proven skills in this area.
• A Level 3 or 4 qualification in warehousing or from the Institute of Supply Chain Management is preferred.

Professional License Requirements:

• Valid driving license.
• Valid counterbalance forklift operator’s license is preferred but not essential.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a relevant commercial or operational field.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong communication skills across cross-functional teams.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and a positive attitude towards achieving results.
• IT literacy, with experience using SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work under pressure in a busy environment, particularly during annual stock cycle counts and audit activities.
• A flexible approach to supporting the business, including project spare parts requirements.
• Knowledge of spare parts and equipment operations, including HYCO, ASU, HPN, VSA, helium PG, pipelines, and electrical equipment, would be an advantage.
• The ability to work alone on site when required.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. We invite you to bring your diverse self and creativity to a company reimagining what’s possible. Be part of our growth story and make a difference. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a culture of respect, challenge and innovation – with excellent opportunities for growth and development.