Goods Inward Operative

SCCS Survey Equipment ltd; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

SCCS Survey Equipment based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, is seeking a Goods Inward Operative to efficiently receive, store and process stock and hire equipment. You will support stock control, equipment management, and administrative processes within Syrinx to help meet financial targets and maintain high safety and housekeeping standards.

The role requires engagement with stakeholders across products and services, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as

Qualifications

• Experience using Syrinx or willingness to undertake training.
• Understanding of stock control and warehouse processes.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Check stock deliveries against purchase orders and verify quantities and specifications.
• Identify and record missing or incorrect items and notify appropriate coordinator.
• Ensure stock is stored safely and logically in the warehouse.
• Operate stock rotation procedures for incoming deliveries.
• Maintain accurate stock records and support inventory accuracy.
• Inspect all hire equipment on return and record any loss or damage.
• Escalate damage or loss to the Logistics Supervisor and communicate with the coordinator.
• Process stock, equipment, servicing, and off-hire transactions using Syrinx.
• Book customer repairs into Syrinx with photos and serialized equipment details.
• Maintain documentation to support operations and customer requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment.
• Adhere to company health and safety policies and report hazards promptly.
• Provide support to the picking team during peak periods.
• Serve customers at trade/customer counter when required.
• Monitor weekly stock levels and report to Sales Coordinator.
• Assist with general stock control and participate in annual stock takes.

Skills

Syrinx usage

Stock control

Basic computer literacy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent and team work

Tools

Syrinx

Office 365

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SCCS Survey Equipment is currently looking for a Goods Inward Operative to come and join our team based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

About the Goods Inward Operative role:

To ensure the efficient receipt, storage, control, and processing of stock and hire equipment while maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety, housekeeping, and customer service. The role supports the operational effectiveness of the depot through effective stock management, equipment control, and administrative processes within Syrinx. You will have the responsibility, skills and experience to manage, develop, monitor, maintain policies and procedures stock control to support the business objectives and support meeting our financial targets. This role will require active engagement with stakeholders in all entities and across all products and services to ensure best practice and value is obtained.

Key responsibilities as our Goods Inward Operative will include:

Sales Inventory

• Check all stock deliveries against purchase orders and verify quantities and specifications.
• Clearly identify and record any missing or incorrect items and notify the appropriate Sales, Service, or Purchasing Coordinator.
• Ensure stock is stored safely, securely, and logically within the warehouse.
• Operate effective stock rotation procedures for all incoming deliveries.
• Maintain accurate stock records and support inventory accuracy.

Rental Inventory

• Inspect all hire equipment upon return.
• Identify and record any loss or damage not noted by the collection team.
• Escalate damage or loss issues to the Logistics Supervisor.
• Create accurate notes and records to enable customer communication by the relevant coordinator.
• Complete off-hire confirmations and associated transactions within Syrinx.

Systems & Administration

• Accurately process stock, equipment, servicing, and off-hire transactions using Syrinx.
• Book customer repairs into Syrinx, ensuring photographs are taken and all accessories are listed alongside serialised equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records to support operational and customer requirements.

Health, Safety & Housekeeping

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment.
• Ensure equipment and stock are stored safely and correctly.
• Adhere to all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Report hazards, damaged equipment, or unsafe practices immediately.

Additional Duties

• Provide support to the picking team during periods of high workload.
• Serve customers professionally at the trade/customer counter when required.
• Monitor and report stock levels of key items on a weekly basis to the Sales Coordinator.
• Assist with general stock control activities when required.
• Participate in annual stock take.
• Undertake other reasonable duties to support depot operations.

What we’re looking for in our Goods Inward Operative:

Essential

• Experience using Syrinx or willingness to undertake training.
• Understanding of stock control and warehouse processes.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping

Desirable

• Previous experience within a hire, logistics, warehouse, or equipment management environment.
• Customer service experience.
• Knowledge of equipment servicing and inspection processes.

Lanuage

English (fluent written and verbal) is a pre-requisite

Travel Requirements:

Some domestic travel required for this role

Computer Skills:

• Good working knowledge of Office 365, particularly Excel & PowerPoint.
• Experience with purchasing, sales & rental software.