Exciting Opportunity: Engineering / Stores
Administrator – Comfy Group
Join our Comfy
Group Engineering Team! We’re looking for an organised and proactive individual
to support our engineering function, helping to keep our production running
efficiently by ensuring the right parts are available at the right time.
Winners of the North West Family Business Awards, you might not have heard of us, but you will
no doubt recognise the best-selling brands we proudly partner with, including Silentnight and Sealy.
At Comfy Group, we never rest on our laurels. We’re proactive in product development, which has
helped our sales and market share grow year on year. With over 400 people across four Manchester sites, soon to be five, our team is passionate about what we do and values everyone who contributes to our success. As the UK’s largest supplier of filled bedding, we’re proud that one in three pillows sold in Britain is made by Comfy Group – right here in Manchester.
What else do you need to know?
We’re a family business based in Manchester – 100% unique, we can’t be replaced or replicated,
we have our own traditions and an inspiring entrepreneurial environment.
We’re very good at what we do – but we want to get even better.
We care – about our customers, about our people, about our brands – we do the right thing.
About the role
The Engineering/ Stores Administrator is responsible for ensuring the efficient management of
engineering stores, procurement of spare parts, and coordination with suppliers
to support equipment reliability and minimise production downtime.
The jobholder will play a key role in maintaining stock accuracy, supporting planned
maintenance activities, and contributing to continuous improvement across the
engineering function.
Job Role Requirements
· Adopt a proactive approach to managing engineering stores and stock control
· Maintain accurate stock levels of critical spare parts to support production
· Raise purchase orders and manage procurement of engineering components
· Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, competitive pricing, and service levels
· Negotiate pricing and support cost-saving initiatives
· Manage goods-in and goods-out processes, including checking and booking stock
· Carry out cycle counts and stock audits to maintain inventory accuracy
· Maintain and develop Kanban systems to support efficient stock replenishment
· Work closely with finance to resolve invoice and delivery queries
· Produce and monitor spend reports in line with budget controls
· Provide general administrative support to the Engineering Team
· Support out-of-hours queries where required relating to urgent stock or parts
· Ensure stores and working areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and organised condition
· Ensure all activities are carried out in line with Health & Safety requirements
What will you need?
·Experience working within a stores, engineering, or manufacturing environment
·Experience using ERP systems (Sage preferred)
·Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
·Experience in goods-in processes and stock control systems
·Experience of cycle counting and inventory management
·Previous experience in engineering procurement and spare parts management
·Experience of dealing with and negotiating with suppliers
·Counterbalance forklift truck licence preferred (training can be provided)
·Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
·Good communication skills and attention to detail
·Team player with a flexible and proactive approach
·Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a manufacturing environment
What we offer:
·Competitive salary
·25 days annual leave per year, including Statutory Bank Holidays
·Permanent day shift- Monday to Friday
·Birthday holiday
·Employee discounts
·Life Assurance (3x basic salary)
