Stock Controller

Home Bargains; St Helens; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading discount retailer in St Helens seeks a Stock Controller for their automated warehouse. This role involves managing stock levels, ensuring proper allocation to storage areas, and collaborating across teams to maintain efficiency. Candidates should have warehouse experience and effective communication skills. The position offers competitive pay of £13.49 per hour and various employee benefits, including annual leave, pension schemes, and discounts. Join a fast-paced team focused on innovation and excellence.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

10% store discount

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Experience within a warehouse/distribution environment.
• Proficiency in computer systems and record keeping.
• Ability to communicate effectively and organise workload.

Responsibilities

• Allocate stock to designated storage and pick areas.
• Monitor stock levels of top-selling products.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Conduct scheduled stock checks and new product profiling.
• Collaborate with teams on stock returns and transfers.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Utilize the Warehouse Management System (WMS).

Skills

Warehouse experience

Stock control

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Join our team as a Stock Controller in our brand-new and state-of-the-art automated warehouse, located at Omega Business Park off Junction 8 of the M62, and play a vital role in the way we manage inventory. You will be at the forefront of our operations, ensuring that stock is accurately placed in its correct locations with precision and care. Your attention to detail will directly contribute to the smooth running of our advanced distribution centre, where innovation meets efficiency.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of maintaining and tracking stock levels, ensuring every item is accounted for and available when needed. With advanced technology at your fingertips, you’ll help drive the future of warehousing while being part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence. If you’re ready to take on a role that’s as exciting as it is essential, this is your opportunity to make a real impact!

Package

Salary & Hours

• £13.49 per hour
• Average 38.61 hours per week.
• 3 on 3 off - 12 hour shifts.
• 7am - 7pm.

Employee Benefits

• Full-time colleagues receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• Discounted bus service to and from Omega DC
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Death in Service Benefit
• Long service recognition scheme
• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
  • Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
  • Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Overview

• Stock Allocation: Allocate stock to designated storage and pick areas, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitoring: Monitor stock levels of top-selling product lines and address availability issues.
• Attention to Detail: Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, including quantity, allocation, and manual picking issues.
• Stock Taking: Conduct scheduled stock checks and new product profiling, verifying data such as dimensions, weight, and contents.
• Teamwork: Collaborate across teams to manage product returns, stock transfers, and allocation updates while ensuring data accuracy.
• Health & Safety: Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all Health & Safety procedures and promoting best practices.
• System Management: Utilize the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to monitor, adjust, and reconcile stock, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Have experience within a warehouse/distribution environment.
• Direct experience within stock control and inventory management would be desirable but not essential.
• Proficiency working with computer systems and record keeping.
• Be an effective communicator and possess the ability to organise and prioritise workload.

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast‑paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) – and we wouldn't have it any other way!