Service & Supply Operative

Linde plc; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Generous pension

Holiday allowance

Healthcare trust

Employee assistance programme

Discount shopping portal

Job summary

BOC Limited, a Linde company, is seeking a stock replenishment operative to service key customer sites across North East England. You will replenish vending machines and managed stock, ensuring stock availability to meet customer requirements.

Based at the Birtley warehouse, you will receive supplier deliveries, maintain a safe, clean, and efficient warehouse, and conduct regular inventory checks. The role emphasizes reliability, customer service, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock replenishment and inventory control.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise in a field-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and replenish stock within vending machines at key customer sites across North East England.
• Maintain stock availability to meet customer requirements.
• Process delivery notes to reorder out-of-stock items promptly.
• Manage stock levels at the BOC Birtley warehouse and oversee supplier deliveries.
• Carry out consignment stock counts and inventory checks at customer sites.

Skills

Stock replenishment

Stock management

Customer service

Planning & time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Posted on: 9/15/2026 - Apply before: 10/3/2026

• You will maintain and replenish stock within vending machines at selected key customer sites across North East England
• As well as maintaining and replenishing managed stock items at selected key customer locations across North East England, you will ensure stock availability is maintained to meet customer requirements
• This role is responsible for processing delivery notes to reorder out-of-stock items in a timely manner, as well as replenishing all managed stock items
• You will manage stock levels at the BOC Birtley warehouse and oversee the receipt of supplier deliveries, while ensuring the warehouse is maintained in a safe, clean, organised, and efficient manner
• As well as supporting wider stock management activities, you will carry out consignment stock counts and inventory checks at selected customer sites throughout the region

What makes you great

• Demonstrates a commitment to acting with integrity and delivering excellent customer service
• Adaptable and open to change, with a willingness to learn and embrace new ways of working
• Effective communication and collaborative working skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across teams
• Strong planning, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands
• Ability to build and maintain positive, long-term customer relationships
• Experience or knowledge of hardgoods products is desirable; however, candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply

Why you will love working with us

We are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life-saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed and everyone can be themselves.

At BOC, we take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, a global company, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world.

What we offer you!

At Linde, inclusion is core to what we do. As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, we offer enhanced maternity pay, along with a range of leave options to support life’s important moments, such as fertility treatment, adoption and shared parental. Our dedicated menopause policy, champions and employee resource groups, empower you to feel fully supported both professionally and personally.

We’re passionate about helping our employees grow through excellent career progression opportunities. From tailored training programs to ongoing learning and professional development, you’ll have access to the resources you need to thrive!

Here’s a snapshot of the benefits we offer:

• Bonus scheme tied to both individual and company performance
• Generous pension with up to 10.7% employer contributions
• Holiday allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 30 additional days
• Healthcare trust offering comprehensive coverage including neurodiversity assessments for you and your dependents
• Employee assistance programme for your well-being
• Exclusive access to our discount shopping portal

Your contact person

Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only.

BOC Limited, a Linde company acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.