Stock Controller / Inventory Specialist

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions, Somerset area (commutable from Yeovil, Sherborne, Taunton, Ilminster, Wincanton), is hiring a Stock Controller / Inventory Specialist to ensure material availability for manufacturing lines.

The role focuses on real-time inventory accuracy, stock rotation, receiving deliveries, and collaboration with purchasing to optimise stock levels. Day shift, Monday–Friday, with flexible start times.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Stock Control, Inventory Control, or Stores Officer role.
• Background within food manufacturing, FMCG, or temperature-controlled logistics is preferred.
• Valid licence/certification to operate forklift trucks or materials handling equipment.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail when handling documentation and inventory counts.
• Good physical fitness and ability to work in a busy warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and maintaining accurate real-time inventory records across all product lines
• Managing stock rotation and warehouse organisation to minimise waste and optimise space
• Receiving incoming deliveries, inspecting goods for quality, and completing receiving paperwork
• Picking, batching, and preparing materials to support daily production schedules
• Operating material handling equipment and forklifts to safely transfer and store goods
• Accurately picking, labelling, and staging pallets for outgoing transport
• Conducting physical stocktakes and periodic cycle counts to resolve stock discrepancies
• Working closely with purchasing and supply chain teams to maintain optimal stock levels

Skills

Stock control

Inventory tracking

Warehouse organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Forklift trucks

Job description

Stock Controller / Inventory Specialist

£30,000 - £32,000 per annum

Monday - Friday | Day Shift (Flexibility on start/finish times)

Somerset area (commutable from Yeovil, Sherborne, Taunton, Ilminster, Wincanton)

Are you an experienced Stock Controller or Inventory Specialist looking for a key role within an established food production environment?

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Stock Controller to manage inventory workflows, maintain stock accuracy, and ensure continuous availability for our manufacturing lines.

This is a hands-on position ideal for an organised logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong material handling and inventory systems skills.

The Role

• Monitoring and maintaining accurate real-time inventory records across all product lines
• Managing stock rotation and warehouse organisation to minimise waste and optimise space
• Receiving incoming deliveries, inspecting goods for quality, and completing receiving paperwork
• Picking, batching, and preparing materials to support daily production schedules
• Operating material handling equipment and forklifts to safely transfer and store goods
• Accurately picking, labelling, and staging pallets for outgoing transport
• Conducting physical stocktakes and periodic cycle counts to resolve stock discrepancies
• Working closely with purchasing and supply chain teams to maintain optimal stock levels

The Candidate

• Proven experience in a Stock Control, Inventory Control, or Stores Officer role
• Background within food manufacturing, FMCG, or temperature-controlled logistics is preferred
• Valid licence/certification to operate forklift trucks or materials handling equipment
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail when handling documentation and inventory counts
• Good physical fitness and comfort working within an active warehouse environment *Reliable, self-motivated, and able to organise daily workloads independently
• Solid communication skills and basic computer literacy for inventory tracking

We are an equal opportunity recruitment partner. Candidates must hold full legal entitlement to work in the UK at the time of application.

Stock Controller | Inventory Specialist | Stores Controller | Warehouse Operative | Inventory Operative | Stock Control Assistant | Forklift Driver | FLT Driver | Materials Controller | Logistics Specialist | FMCG | Food Manufacturing

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