Are you an organised engineering professional with experience in maintenance planning, engineering stores, or technical purchasing? We're working with a well-established chemical manufacturing business seeking an Engineering Stores Lead to play a critical role in supporting plant reliability, maintenance planning, and engineering operations. This is a varied position where you'll take ownership of engineering stores and inventory, coordinate maintenance activities through a CMMS, and manage supplier and contractor relationships to ensure engineering teams have everything they need to keep operations running safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities: * Managing engineering stores, inventory and critical spare parts. * Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance activities through a CMMS. * Raising and progressing purchase orders for engineering materials and services. * Liaising with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely delivery and performance. * Monitoring maintenance KPIs, backlog and work completion rates. * Supporting site reliability and operational performance through effective planning and stock control. We're Interested in Speaking to Candidates With: * Experience in engineering stores, maintenance planning, engineering purchasing, or a similar role within manufacturing. * CMMS experience such as MaintMaster, SAP PM, Maximo or equivalent. * Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. * Experience managing supplier relationships and sourcing engineering components Desirable: * Experience within chemical, process manufacturing or other high-hazard environments. * Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and contractor management. * Mechanical or technical understanding of engineering components and specifications. * Purchasing or supply chain qualifications such as CIPS. This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working at the heart of an engineering function, taking pride in maintaining an efficient, well-organised stores operation while contributing directly to plant reliability and performance. Interested? Apply today or contact me for a confidential discussion
Engineering Stores Lead in Manchester employer: Pareto Recruitment Ltd
As a leading employer in the chemical and pharmaceutical sector, we offer a dynamic work environment where safety and innovation are at the forefront. Our commitment to employee development is reflected in our comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for career advancement, ensuring that you can grow alongside our organisation. Located in a vibrant area, we foster a collaborative culture that values teamwork and encourages a proactive approach to process safety.
