Stock Controller Apprentice

TN United Kingdom; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company is seeking a Stock Controller Apprentice in Dunfermline. This 18-month fixed-term contract offers comprehensive training in a customer-focused warehouse environment, with a competitive salary of £17,000 per year. Successful candidates will gain valuable skills in stock management and logistics while working closely with Fife College.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

37.5 hours work week

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills are essential.
• A competent self-starter with a flexible attitude is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process goods in, sales orders, and production kitting.
• Ensure accurate stock movements and housekeeping.
• Contribute to the department's continuous improvement programme.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Flexibility

Self-starter

Education

Nat 5 or equivalent in English and Math

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23.05.2025

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Stock Controller Apprentice

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Date: May 22,

Location: Dunfermline, GB, KY11 8ZS

Company: Optos

Stock Controller Apprentice

Modern Apprenticeship Framework: Warehousing, Storage and Distribution – SCQF Level 6

Fixed term contract – 18 months

JOIN THE TEAM AT OPTOS

At Optos, we see the importance of attracting new talent and developing the workforce of the future. Since we have been recruiting into our Apprenticeship and Graduate Programme, based in Dunfermline, Scotland, providing the opportunity to balance the value of work experience with further learning.

Optos works with a number of learning providers who support both modern and graduate apprenticeships. We also support professional memberships for our Graduate Trainees.

We recognise the importance of learning new skills and transferring these into the workplace and create a fun and rewarding environment to support your work and learning and ensure you get the experience you are looking for. You will receive the support you need to achieve your goals and qualifications or professional accreditations.

WHO ARE WE?

Optos is a leading medical device company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of ultra-widefield retinal imaging devices.

Our imaging devices can be found globally, in opticians, optometrists and hospitals where clinicians can take an optomap image of the retina which facilitates the early detection, management and effective treatment of disorders and diseases such as retinal detachments and tears, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related degeneration. The image can also indicate evidence of non-eye diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension and certain cancers. Optos is committed to utilising the latest technology to manufacture new products and software that support optomap as a world-class standard of care, helping eye care professionals around the world save sight and lives.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are currently looking for a Stock Controller to join our Global Operations department based in Dunfermline on an 18-month Fixed Term Contract.

You will be working within a lean customer focussed warehouse and logistics environment that is responsible for ensuring that all the companies material movement demands are met. As a Modern Apprentice, a comprehensive training program will be delivered in partnership with Fife College and all based in the workplace, so that on completion you will be a fully qualified stock controller.

WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?

• Goods In Processing: GRN, RMA & RTV receipts, stock labelling, locating and material transfers.
• Sales order Processing: Order picking, processing, and Logistics fulfilment.
• Production Kitting: Manufacturing order generation / processing, lineside and kit stock replenishment, Finished product processing.
• Cycle Counting: Perpetual cycle counting.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Processing: Ensuring all stock movements are transacted efficiently and accurately.
• Housekeeping: Conform to working within a “6’s” environment.
• Be a contributor to the Department’s Continuous Improvement programme.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS OR QUALITIES ARE REQUIRED

• Working experience of using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook).
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly numerate, must hold a Nat 5 or equivalent in English and Math’s.
• A competent self-starter with a flexible attitude.
• Willingness to take on new challenges and learn new skills.

BENEFITS

At Optos, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. For this role, the working hours are 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. The salary for this position is £17,000.

START DATE

This position is to start with Optos early August.