Stores and Facilities Coordinator at Watly Engineering Ltd

Watly Engineering delivers precision-engineered solutions for the food, dairy, and beverage sectors, combining technical expertise with craftsmanship, collaboration, and reliability. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a proactive and well-organised Stores and Facilities Coordinator to take ownership of their stores function and support the smooth running of their site.

This is a hands on role that plays a vital part in keeping their operations efficient, safe, and well supplied. You'll take the lead in organising stock, managing goods in and out, maintaining their stores and facilities, and ensuring clear processes are followed across the business. If you thrive in a practical, structured environment and enjoy taking responsibility for getting things right, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact.

Why Watly Engineering

Watly Engineering is an established and growing business built on precision, innovation, and reliability. You'll be joining a team that values integrity, accountability, and collaboration, and you'll have the autonomy to shape how the stores and facilities function operates, influence processes, and set the standard for stock control and site management across the business.

If you can demonstrate a proven track record of managing stores effectively, introducing clear systems, and supporting operational delivery, this is an opportunity to make a real impact and play a defining role in the continued success of Watly Engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary: £28,000 - £36,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) Overtime pay: 1.5x on weekdays and Saturdays, double time on Sundays Holiday entitlement: 22 days (176 hours) per year, plus bank holidays, increasing annually up to 200 hours Christmas shutdown: Up to 40 hours of holiday allocated to our festive closure Birthday leave: Enjoy your birthday off if it falls on a weekday Travel and accommodation covered when working away, plus a food and drink allowance Uniform and PPE provided: All required workwear supplied, including boots and protective gear Annual profit based bonus recognising your contribution to company success Ongoing training and CPD with structured development goals Exciting, varied projects across multiple industries - no two days are the same Team culture: Quarterly socials, annual karting event, and our famous Cheese & Port day before Christmas Recognition: Work anniversaries featured on our social media

What you'll be doing

• Developing and implementing stock control processes, ensuring they are consistently followed

• Managing stock levels, carrying out regular reconciliations, and keeping accurate records

• Issuing stock, tools, and spares to engineers with full accountability and clear documentation

• Receiving and checking deliveries against purchase orders, and preparing and dispatching goods to customers

• Coordinating collections and deliveries with couriers and suppliers

• Conducting routine facilities checks (including fire alarms, extinguishers, and emergency lighting) and carrying out basic site maintenance

• Reporting facilities issues, hazards, or compliance concerns to Directors promptly

• Communicating clearly and professionally with engineers and colleagues to maintain stores discipline

• Making recommendations on stock, facilities, and process improvements

About you

You will have solid experience in a stores, stock control, or warehouse role, and be confident introducing clear systems and structure to support a busy engineering environment.

You will bring:

• Previous experience managing stores or stock control processes

• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail

• Confidence communicating clearly and firmly while building positive relationships

• Strong IT skills, with experience in stock control systems and/or spreadsheets

• A hands on, proactive approach and the ability to work independently

• Reliability, discipline, and a focus on compliance and safety

Desirable:

• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or a similar technical environment

• Knowledge of facilities management practices and compliance checks

• Forklift licence or manual handling experience

• Experience implementing process improvements or setting up new stock systems