Stock Controller

JJ Foods Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Discounts

Profit sharing

Legal support

Counselling service

Cycle to work

Job summary

JJ Foodservice is seeking a Stock Controller to join our day shift warehouse team at The Parrs, Lilac Grove, Beeston, NG9 1PJ, Nottingham. You will ensure products are coded, stored correctly and rotated to minimize loss.

Responsibilities include stock checks, supporting stock takes, and manual handling. The role offers a permanent contract, training, and clear opportunities for progression within the warehouse.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• A positive attitude and team player.
• Excellent people skills and communication abilities.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Active physically; able to lift.

Responsibilities

• Code and label products correctly and store in the right location.
• Rotate stock to minimize loss from short-dated items.
• Store items safely in assigned locations.
• Check stock for damage or loss and report findings.
• Coordinate and prepare for stock taking.
• Manual handling of products as required.
• Push/pull trolleys to move items.

Skills

Experience in similar role

People skills

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Spoken English

Job description

Stock Controller (NOT-StockController-0826)

The Parrs, Lilac Grove, Beeston, NG9 1PJ, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Office Location

Stock Controller – DayShift

Come and join our friendly warehouse team where we can offer you a permanent contract, all the training you need and great opportunities for progress – you just need to bring a positive attitude.

The perfect candidate will work behind-the-scenes to ensure the warehouse operates smoothly.

Salary: £26,900.00 per annum

We are looking for applicants who have:

• Experience in a similar role
• Excellent people skills, as well as being a great team player
• Good communication skills
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• A physically active nature (due to heavy lifting)
• A good standard of spoken English

Responsibilities of the role:

• Ensure products are coded/labeled correctly and stored at the correct location
• Ensure stock rotation to minimize loss through short dated items
• Store items safely in the correct location
• Ensure stock rotation to minimize loss through short dated items
• Check stock for damage, loss or short dated items and report as required
• Coordinate and prepare for stock taking process
• Manual handling – lifting or moving products as required
• Physical requirements – pushing and pulling the trolley to carry items

Our benefits:

• 28 days paid annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing to 33 days with length of service
• Access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings through our JJ family portal
• Profit-Share scheme
• Free support with personal legal, medical, health and wellbeing issues
• A free telephone counselling service
• Cycle to work scheme

About JJ Foodservice

JJ Food Service is one of the UK’s leading independent foodservice wholesalers, supplying a wide range of quality products to restaurants, caterers, and retailers nationwide. Established in 1988, we operate 13 branches across the UK, employ over 770 people, and generate an annual turnover of £243 million.

Our success is built on exceptional customer service, efficient logistics, and innovation. We were early pioneers of digital ordering and e-commerce in the foodservice sector, offering seamless online and app-based solutions. Our commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement ensures we remain a trusted partner for thousands of customers across the UK.

JJ Foodservice is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive culture and encouraging a diversity of people. No matter who you are, what you look like, or where you are from, you can find your place at JJ Foodservice.

JJ Foodservice were announced National Wholesaler of the Year at the Grocer Gold Awards 2026.

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