Equipment Controller

Salary: £35000.00 - £40000.00 per annum

Wednesbury, West Midlands
Construction Supplies and Product Manufacturing
Permanent

Join a fast-paced manufacturing business where you’ll take ownership of equipment control across multiple sites. This is a key role with real influence, offering autonomy, variety, and the chance to drive process improvements. Ideal for a detail-focused professional ready to make an impact.

Benefits:

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum DOE
33 Days Holiday (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
Office based role.
Monday to Friday – 08:00 to 17:00
Location: Wednesbury
Pension auto-enrolment scheme
Death in service
Free onsite parking
Company EAP programme

Role & Responsibilities:

Oversee management of IBC, Chep, and White pallets.
Coordinate with customers, sales account managers, and transport planners to manage equipment movement at entry and exit points.
Report on KPIs for suppliers, negotiating best-value contracts for new and ongoing equipment supply.
Carry out daily compliance checks and undertake correction actions where required.
Lead stocktakes and reconciliation processes, including resolution of variances.
Ensure equipment transfers, hire costs, and recoveries are accurately processed.
Conduct root cause analysis to identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
Maintain accurate and auditable invoicing, documentation, and system records.
Train and support staff on equipment control processes.
Act as a subject matter expert, providing system and process advice across the business.
Develop, communicate, and implement standard operating procedures.
Promote and adopt best practices to optimise equipment control and performance.
Provide support and commute to the Liverpool site on an adhoc basis.

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Full UK driving licence and own transport (mileage reimbursement provided for site travel).
Solid understanding of warehouse operations, materials handling, and pallet management systems/software.
Advanced Excel, with strong data entry speed and accuracy.
Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.
A proactive team player with the ability to coach and mentor colleagues.
Excellent time management and organisational abilities.
Experience managing change and delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
Previous experience in an equipment control role (desirable but not essential).

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the advert!

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