Stock Controller

CDS Labour (Group UK) Ltd; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable, full-time hours

No regular weekend shifts

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to join an established and

Varied role across stock, production,&

Job summary

CDS Labour (Group UK) Ltd is recruiting an organised and reliable Stock Controller for a well-established seafood processing and distribution business near Roche, Cornwall.

You will manage stock levels, record incoming and outgoing stock, perform regular counts and support audits in a busy food-processing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous stock control or inventory experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numbers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with stock management systems is beneficial.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a busy food-processing environment with chilled areas.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring stock levels and ensuring records are accurate
• Recording all incoming and outgoing stock
• Carrying out regular stock counts and inventory checks
• Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies
• Updating stock management systems and spreadsheets
• Checking deliveries against purchase orders and delivery paperwork
• Ensuring products are correctly labelled, stored and rotated
• Following stock rotation procedures, including FIFO and expiry-date controls
• Monitoring chilled and frozen stock where required
• Liaising with warehouse, production, purchasing and dispatch teams
• Identifying low-stock items and reporting replenishment requirements
• Preparing regular stock reports for management
• Maintaining accurate documentation and traceability records
• Supporting audits and providing relevant stock information

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Excel

Warehouse operations

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Numbers confidence

Tools

Stock systems

Job description

Location: Roche, Cornwall (PL26)

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, approximately 10:00am-6:00pm

Contract: Full-time

CDS Labour are recruiting an organised and reliable Stock Controller for a well-established seafood processing and distribution business based near Roche, Cornwall.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous stock control, warehouse or inventory experience who enjoys working accurately in a busy environment. You will play an important role in maintaining correct stock levels and ensuring products and materials are available when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring stock levels and ensuring records are accurate
• Recording all incoming and outgoing stock
• Carrying out regular stock counts and inventory checks
• Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies
• Updating stock management systems and spreadsheets
• Checking deliveries against purchase orders and delivery paperwork
• Ensuring products are correctly labelled, stored and rotated
• Following stock rotation procedures, including FIFO and expiry-date controls
• Monitoring chilled and frozen stock where required
• Liaising with warehouse, production, purchasing and dispatch teams
• Identifying low-stock items and reporting replenishment requirements
• Preparing regular stock reports for management
• Maintaining accurate documentation and traceability records
• Supporting audits and providing relevant stock information

What We're Looking For

• Previous stock control or inventory experience is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numbers
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Experience using stock or warehouse management systems would be beneficial
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and solve problems
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• A reliable and responsible approach to work
• Comfortable working in a busy food-processing environment, which may include chilled areas

What's on Offer

• Stable, full-time hours
• No regular weekend shifts
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join an established and growing business
• Varied role with responsibility across stock, production and dispatch operations