Stock Controller

Kinnerton Confectionery; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual holiday

Pension plan 4% employer + 5% employee

Life assurance x4 salary

Salary sacrifice schemes

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Kinnerton Confectionery in Fakenham is seeking a Stock Controller to join the team across production areas including Novelty, Moulding and Nut, ensuring accurate stock control of raw materials and packaging.

This hands-on factory floor role requires keen eye for detail, data analysis, and effective communication with colleagues across Production, Supply Chain and Warehouse. The role includes a 08:00-16:00 shift and a salary of £25,773.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control, inventory, warehouse or production support.
• Experience with stock checks, cycle counts or inventory investigations.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Experience using stock management or ERP reporting systems.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders across departments.
• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG is advantageous.
• Understanding of GMP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock accuracy across production areas including Novelty, Moulding and Nut.
• Complete stock checks, cycle counts and recounts.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and support root cause analysis.
• Monitor and report stock movements, usage and inventory performance.
• Ensure stock is correctly labelled, wrapped and recorded.
• Ensure raw materials and packaging stocks are accurately recorded.
• Produce reports and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Support GMP, food safety and audit requirements.
• Attend operational meetings and communicate stock-related updates.
• Work closely with Production, Supply Chain and Warehouse teams to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement activities focused on stock accuracy and control.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

ERP systems

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Stock Controller

Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham NR21 8AF

Are you someone who takes pride in getting the details right? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, organisation and problem-solving make a real difference?

We're looking for a Stock Controller to join our team in Fakenham. This is a hands-on role working across our production areas, including Novelty, Moulding and Nut, ensuring the accurate control of raw materials and packaging stocks that keep our operations running efficiently.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working on the factory floor, has a keen eye for detail and is confident analysing information, investigating discrepancies and communicating findings with colleagues across the business.

Position type: Permanent Full-Time

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00

Pay range: £25,773

Breaks: 30 minutes unpaid

Closing date: Friday 30th October 2026

Responsibilities

• Managing stock accuracy across designated production areas including Novelty, Moulding and Nut
• Completing stock checks, cycle counts and recounts
• Investigating stock discrepancies and supporting root cause analysis
• Monitoring and reporting stock movements, usage and inventory performance
• Ensuring stock is correctly labelled, wrapped and recorded
• Ensuring raw materials and packaging stocks are accurately recorded
• Producing reports and maintaining accurate inventory records
• Supporting GMP, food safety and audit requirements
• Attending operational meetings and communicating stock-related updates
• Working closely with Production, Supply Chain and Warehouse teams to resolve issues
• Supporting continuous improvement activities focused on stock accuracy and control

Qualifications

• Experience in a stock control, inventory, warehouse, materials control or production support role
• Experience carrying out stock checks, cycle counts or inventory investigations
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Experience using stock management, ERP or reporting systems
• Confidence working with data and producing reports
• The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across different departments
• Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar production environment would be advantageous
• An understanding of food safety, GMP and audit standards

Rewards Benefits

• 25 days annual holiday entitlement + bank holidays
• 4% employer and 5 % employee pension plan
• Life assurance plan x4 basic salary
• Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year

About Us

The Fakenham site is a 11,000m² facility producing over 8,500 tonnes of confectionery annually, including NOMO – the UK’s #1 free-from chocolate brand. With advanced technology and a nut-safe promise, we supply major retailers and co-manufacture for some of the world’s biggest confectionery brands. Every year, we produce over 5 million advent calendars and 30 million Easter eggs – making this a fast-paced, innovative environment where no two days are the same.

Application & Interview Process

Kinnerton Confectionery is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.