Stock Controller

Verto People; Bolton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer in Bolton is seeking a Stock Controller / Warehouse Operative / Inventory Controller to manage stock levels and support warehouse operations. The role requires previous experience in a similar position, good IT skills, and familiarity with SAP or similar systems. The successful candidate will be involved in stock checks, booking goods, and providing proposals. The position comes with competitive benefits including a salary of £34,000 - £36,000 and various company perks.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Company Laptop

Medical and pension benefits

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehouse management or inventory control.
• Good IT skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels and booking goods in and out.
• Conduct stock checks on mechanical products.
• Load, pick, and pack units for transport using a forklift truck.
• Liaise with engineering departments regarding stock.
• Provide proposals and quotes as needed.

Skills

Stock control

Warehouse operations

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Forklift operation

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Stock Controller / Warehouse Operative / Inventory Controller required to join a global, leading engineering manufacturer.

The Stock Controller / Warehouse Operative / Inventory Controller will be responsible for managing the warehouse, stock control, inventory, controlling stores stock levels, booking goods in and out plus quotations and proposals for various mechanical engineering products.

The successful Stock Controller / Warehouse Operative / Inventory Controller will ideally have an engineering background in stock control, warehouse operations, or inventory management. Experience operating forklifts plus proficiency in SAP or a comparable inventory or ERP system is advantageous.

Benefits

• 34,000 - £36,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Company Laptop
• Medical, pension
• Additional company benefits

Site

Site based in Walkden.

Responsibilities

• Booking goods in to and out of stock to satisfy branch and customer orders.
• Stock checks on mechanical products to ensure the correct and efficient stock profile management.
• To load, pick and pack units onto transport vehicles using the forklift truck.
• Liaise with various engineering departments.
• Providing proposals, quote estimates and advice when required.
• Supporting the Service engineers with technical stores information.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Manager, Inventory Controller, Stock Controller, Stores Person, Warehouse Operative, Engineering Coordinator or similar.
• Good IT skills on Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, Outlook or similar.
• Familiar with SAP, ERP or similar systems is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship-building skills are critical.
• Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to drive change in processes and systems.
• Forklift license is advantageous. Training can be provided.
• Commutable to the site daily in Walkden