Stock Controller

DFDS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Pension

Holiday scheme

Free ferry travel

Employee assistance

Retail discounts

Healthcare cashback

Wellbeing platform

Mental health support

Training courses

Job summary

DFDS in Grimsby is seeking a Stock Controller to help keep goods moving on a busy operation. You’ll check trailers, verify stock, label pallets, and use handheld terminals (HHT) and T20 equipment to maintain accurate stock records.

Working on a 4 on 4 off shift (06:00–18:00), you’ll support warehouse processes, stay safety-focused, and thrive both independently and in a team. The role offers a range of benefits when you join DFDS.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control.
• Familiar with HHT systems and T20 equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and team player.

Responsibilities

• Checking off trailers and verifying stock against paperwork.
• Moving and splitting stock as required.
• Labelling pallets accurately for storage and dispatch.
• Using handheld terminals (HHT) and T20 equipment for stock control.
• Maintaining accurate stock records and reporting discrepancies.
• Supporting general warehouse duties when needed.
• Working safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Stock control

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

HHT systems

T20 equipment

Job description

Are you looking for a position in which you keep things moving and deliver when it matters most? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Stock Controller.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About The Role

Working on a 4 on 4 off (06:00 - 18:00) shift pattern, you’ll play a key role in managing stock accuracy and flow within our busy operation. You’ll be responsible for ensuring goods are checked, labelled, and stored correctly, supporting smooth warehouse processes.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Checking off trailers and verifying stock against paperwork
• Moving and splitting stock as required
• Labelling pallets accurately for storage and dispatch
• Using handheld terminals (HHT) and T20 equipment for stock control
• Maintaining accurate stock records and reporting discrepancies
• Supporting general warehouse duties when needed
• Working safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment

About You

You’ll have previous experience in stock control and ideally be familiar with HHT systems and T20 equipment. We’re looking for someone who can work well both independently and as part of a team, with a flexible, proactive attitude and strong attention to detail.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to myStrength, our Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for?

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.

This recruitment process is managed by the DFDS Talent Acquisition team. We kindly ask external recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this opportunity.