NEOS Engineering are working with a well-established and growing business within the construction plant, plant hire, and engineering sector who are looking to appoint an experienced Construction Plant Parts & Stores Co-Ordinator to join their busy workshop operation based in Kesgrave, Ipswich.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in plant parts, workshop stores, construction equipment, fleet maintenance, or engineering environments who wants to play a key role supporting engineers, mechanics, and operational teams.
Working within a busy workshop environment, you will be responsible for managing plant machinery parts, stock control, supplier relationships, PPE, and consumables to ensure equipment remains operational and downtime is kept to a minimum.
The Role
As the Construction Plant Parts & Stores Co-Ordinator, you will manage the day-to-day stores function, ensuring the correct parts and equipment are available when required.
Responsibilities include:
Managing construction plant machinery parts and workshop consumables
Stock control, purchasing, and inventory management
Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers
Supporting plant engineers and workshop teams
Managing PPE and workwear requirements
Maintaining accurate records and stock systems
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who understands the demands of a busy plant or engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage stock levels of plant machinery parts, components, and engineering supplies
Source and order parts for heavy plant equipment and machinery
Build relationships with suppliers to ensure availability and best value
Identify parts requirements from engineers and maintenance teams
Receive deliveries, check goods, and update stock records
Maintain an organised and efficient stores area
Complete stock checks and inventory audits
Coordinate urgent parts requirements to minimise machine downtime
Monitor stock usage and improve stores processes
Manage PPE and workwear stock, issuing equipment and maintaining records
Ensure PPE compliance and availability for employees and new starters
About You
We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with experience in construction plant, engineering stores, parts, or workshop environments.
You may currently be working as:
Construction Plant Parts Advisor
Plant Hire Stores Co-Ordinator
Plant Parts Controller
Workshop Controller
Engineering Stores Person
Parts Administrator
Service Co-Ordinator
Plant Fitter with strong parts knowledge
Essential Requirements
Previous experience within plant parts, engineering stores, workshop stores, or stock control
Knowledge of construction plant machinery or heavy equipment parts
Experience ordering parts and dealing with suppliers
Strong organisational and administration skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to prioritise workloads in a busy environment
Good communication skills
Competent using Microsoft Excel and stock control systems
Comfortable working within an active workshop environment
Desirable Experience
Background within plant hire, construction equipment, or fleet maintenance
Knowledge of manufacturers such as JCB, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, or similar
Experience supporting engineers, mechanics, or maintenance teams
If you have experience within construction plant parts, workshop stores, or engineering support and are looking for a varied role within a growing business, we would love to hear from you.