Goods In Assistant

Paul Rhodes Bakery; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bakery products

Employee discounts

Birthday cake

Company events

Referral bonus £500

Cycle to work

Additional holiday allowance

Paid breaks

Job summary

Paul Rhodes Bakery in Greenwich, London, is seeking a Warehouse/Stock Controller to receive, inspect, and manage ingredients and packaging materials. You will ensure accurate recording, FIFO storage, and clean, orderly stock areas.

The role requires a forklift license, physical ability to lift heavy materials, and strong attention to detail. You will liaise with suppliers and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift truck licence.
• Physical ability to lift and manage heavy materials as required.
• Attention to detail ensuring accuracy in receiving and documenting goods-in is vital.
• Highly organised with ability to manage inventory effectively and managing an orderly stock system.
• Clear communication skills with suppliers, team members and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and inspecting deliveries of ingredients and packaging materials, ensuring accuracy.
• Record received materials in traceability systems and complete required tests.
• Raise and report delivery issues to Stock and Goods In Manager for resolution.
• Maintain trace code procedures throughout storage areas.
• Store materials in correct locations and suitable storage.
• Maintain orderly and clean goods in and storage areas.
• Record and report wastage and damages to the Goods In and Stock Manager.
• Manage stock according to FIFO requirements and technical specs.
• Assist with ordering and stock management admin.
• Follow instructions and assist as needed.

Skills

Forklift license

Physical strength

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication

Job description

Company About Us

Founded by former Michelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in 2003, Paul Rhodes Bakery has built a strong reputation as the go-to supplier of quality handcrafted sourdoughs, cakes and pastries in the capital. Paul’s ambition when he started the bakery was simple: to provide London’s busy chefs with the best handcrafted bread, made from the finest ingredients possible and traditional techniques.

Today, as the bakery heads towards twenty-five years in business, the goal remains the same and this ambition underpins everything we do. We have both a wholesale business supplying some of London’s top restaurants, hotels, cafés, and entertainment venues, as well as our local retail bakery shop which is based a ten-minute walk up the road, in Greenwich Market.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. At Paul Rhodes Bakery, we believe in nurturing talent. By joining our company, you’ll have the chance to work with experienced professionals, learn valuable skills, and be part of a friendly, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving and inspect deliveriesof ingredient and packaging materials, ensuring accuracy and quality ofproducts.
• Enter received materials on tonecessary traceability and technical forms, carrying out tests as needed.
• Raising and reporting issueswith deliveries to Stock and Goods In Manager for rectifying andescalation where needed.
• Maintaining company trace codeprocedure throughout the storage areas of the business.
• Ensuring all materials arestored in correct locations and in a suitable manner for their needs.
• Maintaining orderliness andcleanliness in the goods in and storage sections of the warehouse.
• Ensure that all wastage anddamages are recorded and reported to Goods In and Stock Manager
• Ensure that stock is managed inaccordance with the companies FIFO requirements and that all Technicalrequirements are adhered to.
• Support where necessary withordering and Stock Management admin.
• Following instructions onrelated issues and helping out when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid forklift truck licence.
• Physical ability to lift and manage heavy materials as required.
• Attention to detail ensuring accuracy in receiving and documenting goods-in is vital.
• Highly organised with ability to manage inventory effectively and managing an orderly stock system.
• Clear communication skills with suppliers, team members and other departments.

Location

• Paul Rhodes Bakery, SE10 9PJ (Greenwich, London)
• Candidates must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.

Benefits

• Free & Discounted Bakery Products: Take home the freshest bread, pastries, and more every day.
• Shop Discount: Enjoy exclusive employee discounts on all products at our Greenwich shop.
• Free Birthday cake of your choice.
• Company Events: Join your colleagues for fun summer / winter social events.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £500 bonus for bringing new talent into our growing team.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Convenient commuting options for you.
• Additional holiday allowance to reward length of service.
• Paid breaks.

Paul Rhodes is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. For individuals who would like to request accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact HR at [e-mail]