Stock Controller

The Compleat Food Group; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday discounts

EV charging points

GroceryAid access

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group in Bristol is seeking a Stock Controller to join our Operations team. You will ensure stock accuracy across raw materials, packaging and finished goods, carry out weekly counts and maintain audit-ready records.

You’ll investigate discrepancies, track stock rotation (FIFO) and work with Warehouse to keep stock integrity high. Enjoy a fast-paced role with varied days and clear responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out weekly physical stock counts across warehouse and factory areas.
• Record stock quantities, lot numbers and use-by dates in systems.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Monitor stock rotation and apply FIFO principles.
• Make stock amendments and corrections where needed.
• Coordinate with Warehouse team to maintain stock integrity.
• Reconcile warehouse and inventory records including negative stock and disposals.
• Communicate with Shift and Zone Managers to plan counts and labour.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stock control

Communication skills

IT literacy

Job description

We're looking for a Stock Controller to join our Operations team in Bradley Stokes, Bristol and play a key role in keeping our stock accurate, organised and moving in the right direction. Working as part of a small, supportive team, you'll help ensure that the stock recorded within our systems matches what is physically available across our warehouses and factory. From carrying out stock counts and investigating discrepancies to monitoring stock rotation and maintaining accurate records, you'll be right at the heart of keeping our operation running smoothly. If you enjoy problem-solving, take pride in getting the details right and like a role where no two days are quite the same, this, As our Stock Controller, you'll take ownership of accurate stock information across raw materials, packaging and finished goods.

• Carrying out weekly physical stock counts across warehouse and factory areas.
• Accurately recording stock quantities, lot numbers and use-by dates within our systems.
• Investigating stock discrepancies and working to understand and resolve the root cause.
• Monitoring stock rotation and ensuring FIFO (First In, First Out) principles are followed.
• Identifying and reporting any stock mis-rotations to Planning, QA and Operations.
• Making stock amendments and corrections where required.
• Working closely with our Warehouse team to maintain excellent stock integrity.
• Reconciling warehouse and inventory information, including negative stock, disposals, material consumption and put-away records.
• Communicating with Shift and Zone Managers to coordinate weekly stock counts and labour requirements.
• Maintaining accurate, clear and audit-ready documentation to support full traceability.
• We're looking for someone who is dependable, organised and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Ideally, you'll bring:
• Great attention to detail and a passion for accuracy.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Confidence working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• A positive, proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to use your own initiative when investigating stock discrepancies.
• Good English communication skills.
• Basic IT skills - previous experience using stock or warehouse systems would be an advantage.
• Previous knowledge or experience of a warehouse environment would be desirable.
• An FLT/EPT licence would be beneficial, but is not essential.
• Food Safety Level 2 and Health & Safety Level 2 knowledge would also be beneficial.

Salary: £15.85 per hour (plus overtime outside of normal shift)

About The Compleat Food Group At The Compleat Food Group, we're proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we're on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. We're home to some of the UK's most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall's Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we're a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK's major retailers, as well as across foodservice. With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we're united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

What you'll be doing, Don't tick every box? We'd still love to hear from you. Some of the knowledge, skills and qualifications required for this role can be developed through training, so you don't necessarily need to have everything in place when you join us.

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 20 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase extra
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points - available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we'll support you - confidentially and with care. We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance. You'll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks - including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity Recruitment Agencies