Lifting Gear & Warehouse Operations Lead

WH Scott; Wickwar; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Training and development

Supportive team environment

Career progression

Job summary

WH Scott Group is seeking a highly organised Lifting Gear & Warehouse/Workshop Controller for our Bristol branch. This role manages, coordinates, inspects, certifies, and controls lifting equipment and warehouse stock to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will oversee stock records, plan inspections, liaise with suppliers and inspectors, and maintain documentation. Strong organisational skills and experience in warehouse operations are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations, stock control, or lifting equipment management.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good understanding of quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control loose lifting gear warehouse stock.
• Oversee goods-in and goods-out processes for lifting equipment.
• Maintain accurate stock records and inventory levels.
• Coordinate storage and distribution of lifting equipment.
• Verify and certify lifting equipment in accordance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Coordinate internal and external inspections of lifting equipment.
• Liaise with third-party inspectors and inspection bodies.
• Maintain inspection, testing, and certification records.
• Carry out inspection, maintenance, testing, and assembly of loose lifting equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is fit for purpose and compliant with applicable standards.
• Identify equipment requiring repair, replacement, or further inspection.
• Manage lifting equipment administration and documentation.
• Coordinate lifting equipment service and supply activities.
• Liaise with suppliers, vendors, and customers regarding lifting equipment requirements.
• Process sales orders and purchase orders for lifting equipment.
• Perform QA/QC checks on lifting products and supplied equipment.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, industry standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the lifting equipment operation.

Skills

Stock control

Organisational skills

Quality & safety compliance

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Inventory management systems

Teamwork

Job description

WH Scott Group is seeking a highly organised Lifting Gear & Warehouse/Workshop Controller for our Bristol branch. This role manages, coordinates, inspects, certifies, and controls lifting equipment and warehouse stock to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will oversee stock records, plan inspections, liaise with suppliers and inspectors, and maintain documentation. Strong organisational skills and experience in warehouse operations are essential.