Warehousing and Purchasing Specialist

  • Astute People
  • Jan 15, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Astute's Power team are looking for Warehousing and Purchasing Specialist join the team of a CCGT Power Station in South Wales.

Within this role, you'll be responsible for managing the sites stores inventory, ensuring relevant parts are procured in a timely manner and documented through the sites CMMS.

If you're interested and have the right skillset then please apply.

Responsibilities and duties of the Warehousing and Procurement Specialist role:
Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Maintain an adequate supply of consumables and stock
  • Update and monitor the database relating to stock levels, taking regular stock takes to ensure availability
  • Supervise storage and carry out inventory counts
  • Liaise with procurement to ensure purchases are carried out
  • Update and utilise the site CMMS
  • Use of mobile plants to assist with deliveries


Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Ideally qualified in an Engineering field
  • FLT & Telehandler license desirable


Personal skills
The Warehousing and Procurement Specialist role would suit someone who:

  • Previous experience in a stock control / stores related position, preferably in an engineering environment, this could be Power Stations, Steel Works, Petrochemical plants or Refineries
  • IT literate for the purpose of ordering spares etc
  • Experience with a computerised maintenance management system is desirable
  • A flexible approach to working and strong teamwork ethic


Salary and benefits of the Warehousing and Procurement Specialist role

  • Competitive salary
  • Further benefits available upon discussion


INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.