IT Stock Controller

Barhale Holdings; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company in the UK is seeking an IT Stock Controller to manage over 3000 IT assets, ensuring stock availability for end-users. Responsibilities include tracking assets, overseeing stock levels, conducting inventory counts, and coordinating with vendors for timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in stock management, exceptional attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, company pension, private medical coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Life assurance

Private medical

25 days of annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits

Company car or van allowance

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a stock controller, inventory manager or similar role.
• Ability to identify, investigate and correct discrepancies with inventory.
• Strong negotiation skills to interact with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Track inbound and outbound IT assets, ensuring accurate recording in the asset database.
• Conduct regular physical inventory counts.
• Liaise and negotiate with vendors and suppliers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Data analysis tools knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Barhale

Barhale is a business founded on family values, established in 1980 by Chairman Dennis Curran. We are one of the largest privately‑owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience delivering design, civil engineering and maintenance services across Water, Transport, Built Environment and Energy sectors.

Role Overview

Barhale is seeking an IT Stock Controller to work within the IT team. You will keep track of over 3000 IT assets and ensure stock is always available to meet end‑user requests. This hands‑on role involves managing stock levels, testing, repairing, setting up and dispatching assets to end users.

Key Responsibilities

• Track inbound and outbound IT assets, ensuring all movements and transactions are accurately recorded in the asset database.
• Oversee stock levels to prevent over‑stocking and shortages.
• Conduct regular physical inventory counts.
• Ensure proper storage and organisation of IT assets to prevent damage, loss or spoilage, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Develop, implement and improve stock control procedures and policies to enhance efficiency and minimise loss or waste.
• Arrange stock disposals where required.
• Prepare purchase orders and order new hardware, software licences or related supplies as needed.
• Coordinate deliveries, verifying all incoming goods against orders and inspecting for quality or damage.
• Liaise and negotiate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and cost‑effective purchases.
• Prepare and label items for dispatch, ensuring adequate packaging.
• Move items to and from dispatch and collection areas.
• Track packages and address any delays to ensure successful delivery to final destination.
• Contact end users for feedback on service.
• Track returns and inspect returned kit for damages.
• Check assets are in full working order before dispatch.
• Test all equipment before returning assets to stock.
• Raise faults with manufacturers and arrange repair or replacement of equipment.

About You – Essential

• Proven work experience as a stock controller, inventory manager or similar role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel.
• Negotiation skills to interact with vendors.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify, investigate and correct discrepancies with inventory, dispatch and procurement.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.
• Private medical.
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days.
• 8 hours volunteering.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing.
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice.
• Company car or green car scheme or van allowance (dependent on position).
• Leadership & management training and coaching.
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
• Continuous service awards.

Contact

Please contact our Recruitment team via [e-mail].