Stock Control Operative

ADEY Limited; Ham Hill; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Operative to manage stock control, assist in order preparation, and support operations. You will be responsible for investigating stock discrepancies, preparing orders, and processing returns while ensuring all documentation is completed accurately. Key skills include familiarity with IFS, strong communication abilities, and manual handling capabilities. This full-time position offers a dynamic working environment with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement

Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%

Life assurance

Free flu vouchers

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Staff discount on Genuit Group products

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Familiarity with IFS warehouse functions is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely.
• Valid licence for operating Material Handling Equipment.
• Knowledge of basic product ranges is beneficial.
• Comprehensive understanding of warehouse operations is required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies promptly.
• Execute weekly cycle count targets accurately.
• Conduct RMA processing and manage returned goods efficiently.
• Support the team by monitoring transport tasks and performance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organised warehouse standards.
• Promote continuous improvement within the operation.

Skills

Good understanding of warehouse functions on IFS

Strong communication skills

Manual handling ability

Licence for all appropriate MHE

Basic product range knowledge

Understanding of all warehouse tasks and functions

Job description

Stock Control & Accuracy

• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies promptly, regularly monitoring the inventory dashboard.
• Execute weekly cycle count targets, updating IFS accurately and on time.
• Complete secondary count reports and consumable counts, ensuring all required investigations are carried out.
• Run non-standard location inventory checks (e.g., Factory, Goods-In booking locations, W2EXPORT).

Order Preparation & Materials Handling

• Pick, check and prepare internal customer orders (including Sample Orders and Fabrication) using the Voice Recognition System.
• Pick, check and prepare outbound customer orders for Building Services, Effast, Domus and International, ensuring accuracy and high presentation standards.
• Reserve and deliver Fabrication orders in line with requests and production plans.
• Support Put‑away and Manufacturing Supply teams by locating and supplying products and materials.
• Carry out stock movements and compressions to maximise space utilisation.

RMA & Returns Processing

• Conduct investigations required for RMA processing and report findings clearly.
• Process returned goods to ensure items are in saleable condition, book them to correct locations, and complete RMA transactions through IFS to credit customers accordingly.

Operational Support & Communication

• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Communicate any operational issues to the Inventory Supply Supervisor.
• Regularly review open Transport Tasks, completing checks on tasks outstanding for more than 3 days.
• Support OTIF performance improvement to meet the 92.5% target and reduce RMAs.
• Assist with unloading, put‑away, Goods Inwards and other warehouse tasks as required by the management team.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across all warehouse areas.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement throughout the operation.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the warehouse functions on IFS.
• Strong communication skills.
• Manual handling ability.
• Licence for all appropriate MHE.
• Basic product range knowledge.
• Understanding of all warehouse tasks and functions.

Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well‑known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years. Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group's success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.

Monday - Friday working 2 shift rotations 6:00am - 2:00pm / 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Benefits

• 25 days holiday entitlement.
• Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%.
• Life assurance.
• Free flu vouchers.
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on‑site physiotherapy and counselling services.
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products.
• Free on‑site parking.