Equipment Controller

Company: Options Resourcing Ltd
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Location: Darlaston
Job Description:

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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Posted: May 4th, 2025