Stock Controller

The Compleat Food Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank hols

Employee discounts

EV charging points

GroceryAid and wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group in Bristol is seeking a Stock Controller to keep stock accurate and moving. You will carry out weekly counts, record quantities, lot numbers and use-by dates, and investigate discrepancies to maintain stock integrity.

Join a small, supportive team and work with Warehouse, Planning and QA to follow FIFO and maintain auditable records that underpin our fast-paced operations.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills for records.
• Proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use own initiative to resolve discrepancies.
• Basic IT skills and familiarity with stock systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out weekly physical stock counts across warehouse and factory areas.
• Accurately record stock quantities, lot numbers and use-by dates in our systems.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Monitor stock rotation and ensure FIFO is followed.
• Report mis-rotations to Planning, QA and Operations.
• Make stock amendments and corrections as required.
• Work with Warehouse team to maintain stock integrity.
• Reconcile warehouse and inventory information including negative stock and disposals.
• Coordinate weekly stock counts with Shift and Zone Managers.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for full traceability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Literacy and numeracy

Problem-solving

Initiative

IT skills

Warehouse environment experience

FLT/EPT licence beneficial

Tools

Warehouse management systems (WMS)

Job description

Salary: £15.85 per hour (plus overtime outside of normal shift)

We’re looking for a Stock Controller to join our Operations team in Bradley Stokes, Bristol and play a key role in keeping our stock accurate, organised and moving in the right direction.

Working as part of a small, supportive team, you’ll help ensure that the stock recorded within our systems matches what is physically available across our warehouses and factory. From carrying out stock counts and investigating discrepancies to monitoring stock rotation and maintaining accurate records, you’ll be right at the heart of keeping our operation running smoothly.

If you enjoy problem-solving, take pride in getting the details right and like a role where no two days are quite the same, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Job Title: Stock Controller

Shift Pattern: Friday- Monday 14:00-00:30

Location: Unit 4, Bristol Distribution Park, Hawkley Drive, Woodlands Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS320BF

Salary: £15.85 per hour (plus overtime outside of normal shift)

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to createFood to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, includingWall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, andHarvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

Withover 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

What you’ll be doing

• - Carrying out weekly physical stock counts across warehouse and factory areas.
• - Accurately recording stock quantities, lot numbers and use-by dates within our systems.
• - Investigating stock discrepancies and working to understand and resolve the root cause.
• - Monitoring stock rotation and ensuring FIFO (First In, First Out) principles are followed.
• - Identifying and reporting any stock mis-rotations to Planning, QA and Operations.
• - Making stock amendments and corrections where required.
• - Working closely with our Warehouse team to maintain excellent stock integrity.
• - Reconciling warehouse and inventory information, including negative stock, disposals, material consumption and put-away records.
• - Communicating with Shift and Zone Managers to coordinate weekly stock counts and labour requirements.
• - Maintaining accurate, clear and audit-ready documentation to support full traceability.

What we’re looking for

• - Great attention to detail and a passion for accuracy.
• - Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• - Confidence working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• - A positive, proactive approach to problem-solving.
• - The ability to use your own initiative when investigating stock discrepancies.
• - Basic IT skills – previous experience using stock or warehouse systems would be an advantage.
• - Previous knowledge or experience of a warehouse environment would be desirable.
• - An FLT/EPT licence would be beneficial, but is not essential.
• - Food Safety Level 2 and Health & Safety Level 2 knowledge would also be beneficial.

Don’t tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you. Some of the knowledge, skills and qualifications required for this role can be developed through training, so you don’t necessarily need to have everything in place when you join us.

Why Join Us?

• - Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• - 20 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase extra
• - Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• - Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• - EV charging points - available at selected sites
• - 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• - Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• - Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• - Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• - Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
• - Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• - Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• - Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• - Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• - Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• - 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• - Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• - Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• - Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
• - New baby gift for new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

£15.85 per hour (plus overtime outside of normal shift)