Location: Worcester, Worcestershire
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Workshop & Asset Controller to oversee the day-to-day operation of their Worcester workshop.
This is a fast-paced role supporting operational teams across the UK by ensuring equipment, assets, stock and consumables are effectively managed and readily available when required. Priorities can change quickly, and the successful candidate will need to be comfortable managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of organisation, asset control and customer service.
The role is responsible for asset management, stock control, procurement, supplier management and workshop administration. You will play a key role in supporting operational teams by ensuring equipment is available, compliant and deployed efficiently across the business.
You will work closely with operational teams and colleagues across the company’s workshop network throughout the UK, helping to ensure equipment, assets and consumables are available where needed to support project delivery.
We are looking for someone who is not only capable of managing existing processes but is also willing to identify improvements, challenge inefficiencies and contribute ideas that help the workshop and wider business operate more effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Asset & Equipment Management
* Manage the check-in and check-out of equipment using the company asset management system
* Ensure all assets are correctly logged, labelled and allocated
* Maintain accurate records of equipment locations and movements
* Carry out equipment audits and inventory checks
* Ensure asset records remain accurate and up to date
* Support the continuous improvement of asset management processes
Stock Control & Workshop Operations
* Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop environment
* Monitor stock levels of consumables, tools and operational equipment
* Organise equipment storage and stock locations
* Receive, inspect and process incoming equipment and deliveries
* Prepare equipment and resources for deployment to operational teams
* Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of workshop operations
Procurement & Supplier Management
* Source and purchase equipment, tools, consumables and workshop supplies
* Obtain quotations and liaise with suppliers to ensure best value and timely delivery
* Raise purchase orders in accordance with company procedures
* Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and service providers
* Track outstanding orders and ensure deliveries are received and processed correctly
* Coordinate equipment servicing, calibration and inspections through approved suppliers
* Maintain records of servicing, inspection and calibration certificates
* Ensure equipment requiring periodic servicing, inspection or calibration remains compliant and is scheduled with suppliers in a timely manner
* Support supplier reviews and identify cost-saving opportunities where appropriate
Logistics & Operational Support
Support engineers and project teams with equipment requests
Pack and dispatch equipment to operational sites
Receive deliveries and organise stock storage
Liaise with operational teams regarding equipment requirements
Coordinate equipment movements and stock transfers between company locations
Work closely with colleagues across the company’s workshop network and operational teams throughout the UK to ensure equipment availability, stock visibility and consistent asset management practices
Assist with the transportation of equipment and operational resources when required
Deliver inductions for new employees, ensuring they are familiar with company procedures, health and safety requirements, equipment processes and operational expectations
Compliance & Safety
Follow company health and safety procedures
Ensure workshop activities are carried out safely and in line with company standards
Maintain accurate workshop, maintenance and asset records
Promote a positive safety culture within the workshop environment
About You
We are looking for a practical, organised and dependable individual who can take ownership of a busy workshop environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in asset management, stock control, workshop coordination, logistics, procurement or a similar operational support role
Experience managing inventory, assets and stock control systems
Experience purchasing equipment and consumables, raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers, operational teams and colleagues across the business
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and other computer-based systems
A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
A full, clean UK driving licence
Desirable
Experience using asset management or inventory control systems
Experience working within utilities, environmental monitoring, engineering or construction sectors
Ideally located within approximately 30 minutes of Worcester
Working Hours
Standard working hours are 08:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday.
Due to operational requirements, some flexibility will occasionally be required. This may involve an earlier start or later finish to support equipment deliveries, collections, site mobilisations or urgent operational requirements. These occurrences are generally infrequent and form part of supporting a busy operational environment.
What We Offer
Salary of £35,000 per annum
Company gym membership
Company pension scheme
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to take ownership of a key operational function within a growing business
The opportunity to influence and improve workshop, asset management and stock control processes
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and organised individual looking to play a key role in asset management, stock control and operational support within a growing environmental services company
Salary description
£33000.00 - £35000.00 per year