Engineering Stores – Maintenance Controller

• PositionEngineering Stores – Maintenance Controller
• CompanyHCBS on behalf of an FMCG Client
• LocationKampala, Uganda
• Job TypeFull-Time
• CategoryEngineering Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryFMCG Manufacturing
• Reports ToAsset Care Specialist
• DeadlineThursday, 22 October 2026 (05:00 pm)

Recruitment for this role is managed by Human Capital Business Solutions (HCBS) Ltd, a boutique HR advisory firm headquartered in Kampala at the 4th Floor, Acacia Mall, Plot 14-18 Cooper Road, with a country office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. HCBS works across HR advisory, talent acquisition and development (including its HCBS Academy), risk and compliance advisory, and business process outsourcing. In 2024 it signed a partnership with PECB, the ISO certification and training body, to bring ISO standards training to Ugandan businesses.

The Engineering Stores – Maintenance Controller is responsible for the safe, efficient, and well-organised running of the mechanical engineering store. You will make sure tools, spare parts, equipment, and materials are available on time, stored properly, and issued and moved correctly to support production and maintenance. You will keep inventory records accurate, follow store procedures and documentation rules, and hold high standards of housekeeping, safety, and security.

You will report to the Asset Care Specialist and work with maintenance and production teams every day. The role includes checking deliveries and approved delivery notes, running a first-in, first-out storage system, investigating stock discrepancies, inspecting parts for damage before they leave the shelves, and operating material handling equipment safely. You will also use lean methods to improve store layout and visual controls.

• Ensure the day-to-day safe and efficient running of the mechanical engineering store.
• Check and inspect that all tools are available and kept in the correct place, and that all equipment is in suitable working condition.
• Maintain strong product knowledge of all equipment and ensure housekeeping, safety, and security procedures are followed in the store.
• Ensure proper documentation of deliveries and approved delivery notes.
• Maintain an orderly storage and retrieval system using first in, first out (FIFO) principles.
• Keep the engineering store organised and clean.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, research discrepancies, and work with the relevant parties to correct them.
• Ensure engineering store rules are followed, including the correct re-issue and sign-out procedure where applicable.
• Operate all required material handling equipment to move items safely to the right work centre or building without damage.
• Carry out a brief visual inspection of items for obvious damage (dents, dings, scratches) before moving them from outgoing shelves.
• Notify the relevant area supervisor immediately if damage is found, and notify your own supervisor if damage occurs during movement or transport.
• Apply lean exercises and recommend improvements to store floor organisation and visual control systems.
• Follow store procedures for keeping racks and material handling equipment in good, safe working condition and free of dust and foreign objects.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Required Education

• A minimum of a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant discipline.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment, preferably FMCG.
• Experience or exposure as an Engineering Stores Controller working with FMCG OEM suppliers.
• Experience in production maintenance planning or maintenance execution is an added advantage.

Additional Requirements

• SAP experience and knowledge is a key requirement for the role.
• Familiarity with the FMCG supplier network for equipment such as Sidel, water systems, Husky, and SACMI.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while keeping a positive attitude and giving excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within instructions, set routines, and standard practices.

Technical Skills

• SAP Inventory: Uses SAP for goods receipt, issues, stock records, and discrepancy checks.
• Engineering Spares Knowledge: Understands mechanical spares and tools used on FMCG production lines.
• Stock Control: Runs FIFO storage, cycle counts, and sign-out controls accurately.
• OEM Supplier Familiarity: Knows parts and suppliers for lines such as Sidel, Husky, SACMI, and water treatment systems.
• Material Handling: Operates handling equipment safely and moves parts without damage.
• Lean & Visual Controls: Applies 5S-style organisation and visual management to the store floor.

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail: Catches damaged parts and record errors before they cause downtime.
• Working Under Pressure: Stays calm when a breakdown needs a part immediately.
• Customer Service: Treats maintenance and production teams as internal customers.
• Independence: Completes tasks without close supervision, within set procedures.
• Communication: Reports damage and discrepancies quickly to the right supervisor.

The advert does not state salary or benefits. The role gives solid FMCG manufacturing experience with SAP-based engineering stores and well-known OEM equipment, which is a strong combination for future stores, maintenance planning, and supply chain jobs in Uganda’s manufacturing sector.

• Run a critical engineering store in a busy FMCG plant, where your work directly prevents downtime.
• Build SAP inventory experience in a real production setting.
• Work with recognised OEM equipment such as Sidel, Husky, and SACMI.
• Gain exposure to maintenance planning and asset care through your reporting line.
• Open to diploma holders with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Send your application letter, resume, and academic documents in PDF format to recruitment@hcbsltd.com with “HCBSU-ESMC- ENGINEERING STORES- MAINTENANCE CONTROLLER” as the email subject. The deadline is 05:00 pm, Thursday, 22 October 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Use the exact subject “HCBSU-ESMC- ENGINEERING STORES- MAINTENANCE CONTROLLER”.
• Put your SAP experience near the top of your CV and name the tasks you did in SAP, since the advert calls it key.
• List any OEM equipment and suppliers you have handled spares for, especially Sidel, Husky, SACMI, or water systems.
• Give numbers where you can, such as stock accuracy rates or reduced stock-outs.
• Mention any maintenance planning or execution experience as an extra advantage.
• Send all documents in PDF format.
• Apply before 05:00 pm on Thursday, 22 October 2026.