Stock Controller - Goods In

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in South Kent is seeking a Stock Controller / Goods In Stores for a full-time role. The position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience with stock control systems. You'll be responsible for receiving goods, maintaining accurate stock levels, and supporting production teams. The role offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment with benefits like a quarterly performance bonus and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate + quarterly performance bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Holiday allowance that grows with your service

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or stores experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Experience with stock control systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive and record incoming goods and sub-contracted orders accurately.
• Maintain accurate stock levels for work-in-progress and finished parts.
• Support production teams with stock control and record keeping.

Skills

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Confident using computer-based stock control systems

Excellent attention to detail

Great communication and teamwork skills

Tools

Forklift

Side-loader

Job description

Stock Controller / Goods In Stores – Join a Leading Manufacturer in South Kent!

Location: Near Folkestone, Kent

Hours: 39 hours per week (early Friday finish!)

Salary: £24,761.88 - £25,350.00

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

Are you organised, hands‑on, and ready to take control of stock in a busy manufacturing environment?

This is your chance to join a well‑established, family‑run engineering company producing high‑spec components to leading industries.

We’re looking for a proactive Stock Controller / Goods in Stores who takes pride in accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork. If you’ve got an eye for detail and love keeping things running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you!

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rate + quarterly performance bonus
• Early Friday finish – start your weekend early every week!
• Contributory pension scheme
• Holiday allowance that grows with your service
• Supportive, friendly, and professional working environment

Your Day‑to‑Day

• Receive and record incoming goods and sub‑contracted orders accurately
• Distribute purchased items across departments quickly and efficiently
• Maintain accurate stock levels for work‑in‑progress and finished parts
• Support production teams with stock control and record keeping
• Assist with despatch of finished goods when needed

What You’ll Bring

• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Confident using computer‑based stock control systems
• Excellent attention to detail and a flexible, can‑do attitude
• Great communication and teamwork skills
• Previous warehouse or stores experience preferred
• Forklift and side‑loader experience a bonus (training provided!)

If you’re looking for a secure, long‑term role with a company that values your contribution and rewards your effort, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Apply now and take your next career step with a trusted name in UK manufacturing!

This role is being handled by Sammy Messenger, Senior Consultant within the Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Team at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment