Assistant Stores Controller

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a motivated Assistant Stores Controller. The candidate will support warehouse operations, ensure efficient stock control, and maintain a tidy environment across two sites. This role offers a competitive salary of £27,900 plus additional benefits, including a pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Performance-related bonus scheme

Training opportunities provided

Qualifications

• Great attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Self-motivated and can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stock control and movement of materials.
• Maintain cleanliness in the warehouse and assist with inventory.
• Participate in quality control initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Responsibility

Flexibility

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

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We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Stores Controller to join our team. The successful candidate will assist the Warehouse Supervisor with day-to-day tasks and the focus of the role is the supply of stock, maintaining the stock control system, and managing inbound/outbound materials. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our stores and manufacturing operations and requires a responsible individual who can work well under pressure.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Great attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills

• Great at being organised and methodical

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Responsible, highly motivated, and flexible individual

Advantageous:

• Forklift licence – willing to have a refresher course

• Experience of stock control

• Clean UK driving license

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

STOCK CONTROL

• Efficiently pick jobs for customers and despatch.

• Ensuring that all goods that are loaded or unloaded match the relevant paperwork.

• Storing and rotating stock according to established procedures.

• Reporting any damaged or missing goods to Warehouse Managers or Supervisors.

• Always treating merchandise with care and concern.

• Updating and maintaining the stock control system, including labelling stock.

WAREHOUSE

• Keeping the warehouse environment clean and tidy and maintaining equipment.

• Assisting with warehouse inventory controls.

• Movement of stock/materials between units and suppliers, the warehouse is split between two sites in Thatcham, the position holder will be expected to work across both sites.

• Processing and filing delivery notes and other paperwork as required.

QUALITY CONTROL

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality.

HEALTH, SAFETY & PROCESS MANAGEMENT

• Assist with basic Health & Safety checklists/inspections.

Why Join Externiture?

• Be a part of a growing, forward-thinking company.
• Work on impactful projects that contribute to community development.
• Join a collaborative team that values innovative thinking and operational excellence.
• Salary £27,900 + benefits

Benefits will be outlined in individual contracts, but may include the following:

• Company pension scheme
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Training opportunities provided = qualification-related pay increases