Forklift-Licensed Warehouse Stock Controller

Layka Recruitment Ltd.; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Layka Recruitment Ltd. in Sunbury-on-Thames is seeking an organised Warehouse Stock Controller to oversee raw material stock in a manufacturing environment. You will ensure materials are received, stored and recorded accurately to support production.

The role requires a current forklift licence, excellent time-management and communication skills, and a proactive approach to planning to minimise shortages and delays.

Qualifications

• Current, valid forklift truck licence.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to stock control.
• Ability to communicate effectively with different departments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proactive approach to planning and problem-solving.
• Experience in a warehouse, stock control or manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receipt, storage and management of all incoming raw materials.
• Check deliveries against delivery notes and purchase orders.
• Ensure raw materials are stored per procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor stock levels to meet production demands.
• Maintain accurate stock records and stock movements.
• Carry out regular stock checks and assist with stocktaking.
• Identify low-stock items and liaise with Purchasing to reorder in good time.
• Plan ahead with Factory and Purchasing to minimise shortages and support uninterrupted production.
• Pay attention to long supplier lead times to meet future production needs.

Skills

Forklift licence

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Proactive planning

Cross-department collaboration

Warehouse/manufacturing experience

Job description

Layka Recruitment Ltd. in Sunbury-on-Thames is seeking an organised Warehouse Stock Controller to oversee raw material stock in a manufacturing environment. You will ensure materials are received, stored and recorded accurately to support production.

The role requires a current forklift licence, excellent time-management and communication skills, and a proactive approach to planning to minimise shortages and delays.