At a Glance
- Tasks: Take charge of a busy service stores function and manage stock flow.
- Company: Join a growing, supportive business that values your input.
- Benefits: Competitive salary with real autonomy and opportunities for process improvement.
- Other info: Perfect for those who thrive on ownership and making a tangible impact.
- Why this job: Shape operations and work closely with engineering teams in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in management or supervisory roles with strong organisational skills.
Location: Irvine
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
The Opportunity
We're looking for someone to take full ownership of a busy service stores function, operating almost like you're running your own mini business. You'll be responsible for the flow of parts and equipment supporting a field engineering team, ensuring everything runs efficiently, accurately, and proactively. This role requires someone who can spot problems, fix them, and continuously improve processes - not just follow them.
The Role
- Take responsibility for incoming and outgoing service stock, ensuring accuracy and availability
- Manage stock control, storage, and organisation, making best use of space and location systems
- Monitor and manage hire/loan stock, ensuring timely returns or invoicing
- Handle parts identification and ordering in support of engineering teams
- Fulfil service and sales orders efficiently
- Maintain accurate records and systems (CRM/stock management)
- Work closely with engineers, logistics, and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly
What We're Looking For
- A hands-on, self-sufficient individual who takes ownership
- Experience in a manager, supervisor, or controller-level role
- Proven ability to:
- Improve processes
- Reorganise and streamline operations
- Identify and resolve issues proactively
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confident working independently without close supervision
This role will not suit someone who has only worked as an operative or storesperson following set processes.
Backgrounds of Interest
- Trade counters / wholesalers (e.g. tool or builders merchants)
- Automotive or parts distribution
- Engineering or spare parts environments
- Any role involving stock ownership, control, and process improvement
Why Apply?
- Real autonomy - run your own function
- Opportunity to shape and improve processes
- Work closely with engineering teams in a technical environment
- Be part of a growing, supportive business where your input is valued
If you're someone who takes pride in running an efficient operation, improving how things are done, and making a tangible impact day-to-day, this is a great opportunity to step into a role with real ownership.
Stores Controller in Kilmarnock employer: CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Join a dynamic and supportive team in Irvine, where as a Stores Controller, you will enjoy real autonomy in managing your own function. Our company fosters a culture of continuous improvement, offering opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a tangible impact on operations. With a focus on collaboration with engineering teams and a commitment to valuing your input, we provide an environment where your skills can thrive.
Contact Details:
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler Recruitment Team
