Spares & Materials Management Training
2-day, City & Guilds accredited course in Reading, Solihull or on-site.
Reduce inventory, improve service levels and put effective spares and materials controls in place.
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WHY THIS COURSEReduce inventory, improve service levels and put robust stores control in place.
In many manufacturing and process environments, spare parts and engineering materials represent a significant portion of the asset care budget. This course shows you how to control materials effectively, reducing stock levels while improving availability, turnaround and accountability.
WHO IS IT FOR
Stores Supervisors (or anyone responsible for materials & spares)
Engineering Managers and Supervisors
Technicians and Reliability Engineers
Planners / Schedulers
This Course is ideal for:
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- The role of stores
- Stores layout and access control
- Supply chain management
- Classification and standard description methods of parts
- Accountability for inventory management
- Setting objectives for parts and stores management
- Determining the right levels of stock (min/max)
- Purchasing policies
- Using CMMS to manage and control parts
- Receiving, storing and issuing parts
- Performance measures and key indicators
- Outsourcing vs in-house stores management
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By the end of this course, you will be able to:
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMESUnderstand the role of spares, stores and MRO materials in maintenance and asset management
Manage effective stores operations, including layout, access control and issue processes
Classify and control spare parts with clear standards and accountability
Set appropriate stock policies and levels based on risk, usage and service needs
Apply effective purchasing, supply chain and outsourcing strategies
Use CMMS data and KPIs to control inventory and drive improvement
Is this not what you’re looking for?
MCP Management Training specialises in bespoke courses tailored to your needs.
Alternatively, these are other courses for new and aspiring team leaders:
THE BENEFITSFor Individuals
Stronger, practical capability in spares, stores and inventory management
Clear methods for setting stock policies, roles and accountability
Improved confidence in managing availability, criticality and risk without overstocking
Practical tools and frameworks that can be applied immediately in the workplace
THE BENEFITSFor Organisations
Reduced inventory levels, typically achieving 20–25% stock reduction when applied effectively
Improved spares availability, service levels and maintenance turnaround times
Stronger governance through consistent control systems, procedures and accountability
More effective purchasing, supplier management and informed make-or-buy decisions
What Our
Delegates Are Saying
TESTIMONIALS“Very interesting and highlighted some skills we already use, so confirming we are heading in the right direction along with new knowledge gained.”
— Stores Manager
“I really enjoyed the course and came away with more knowledge and some great ideas to put forward to improve our stores for all that use them, so thank you very much.”
— Stores Co-Ordinator | Greencore
“A well-delivered course with plenty of real-world examples. We came away with a better understanding of stock control and how to improve availability without increasing inventory.”
— Maintenance Supervisor
This course is delivered by senior consultants from MCP Consulting Group, all of whom bring extensive hands-on experience in asset management, maintenance strategy and operational improvement. Our trainers work with organisations across a wide range of industries, helping them improve spares availability, reduce inventory costs and embed sustainable best practice.
Rather than academic theory, delegates benefit from practical insight drawn from real-world assignments, proven methodologies and decades of combined industry experience. Every trainer is highly skilled at translating complex concepts into clear, actionable learning that can be applied immediately back in the workplace.
Delivered by experienced asset management practitioners >>>
Delivered by experienced asset management practitioners >>>
Frequently
Asked Questions
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No formal qualifications are required. The course is best for people working with engineering spares, stores, planning/scheduling, reliability or maintenance leadership responsibilities.
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Yes — delegates receive a City & Guilds accreditation certificate.
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2 days, classroom-based.
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Scheduled courses run at Solihull or Reading.
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Yes, simply use the enquiry button and we’ll discuss dates, group size and tailoring.
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When applied well, organisations commonly see reduced stock levels and improved service levels; the course covers stock categories, policies, controls and supplier management.