Stores Controller

Galliford Try Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Private medical scheme options and EAP

Job summary

Galliford Try Group is seeking a Stores Controller in Coventry to ensure efficient stock control and support for operational teams. You will manage storage, stock systems, requisitions, and regular stock takes while driving process improvements and safe practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration, compliance with safety standards, and effective communication with colleagues and suppliers to meet project needs and customer service goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics or Stores operations in a customer-focused environment.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of operational priorities.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• Good IT skills with word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Commitment to inclusive workplace values.

Responsibilities

• Manage material storage arrangements and stores facilities, ensuring safety and security.
• Develop and maintain stock management systems to meet specifications and optimise stock levels.
• Process material requisitions using approved procedures and systems.
• Coordinate annual and periodic stock-taking across stores and vehicle stock, driving improvements.
• Use company systems to maintain accurate stock records and process material transactions.
• Support development and delivery of departmental plans and objectives.
• Identify risks and inefficiencies; share recommendations with stakeholders.
• Provide support and knowledge sharing to colleagues as needed.
• Contribute to ongoing process and knowledge-sharing improvements.
• Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and Business Assurance Standards.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply Chain

Logistics

Stores operations

Customer service

IT skills

Time management

Communication

Independent working

Team collaboration

Tools

Sage Line 100

Sage 200

Job description

Role: Stores Controller

Location: Coventry

As a Stores Controller, you will play an important role in ensuring the efficient operation of our materials and stores function. Working as part of our Management Development Programme, you will help maintain effective stock control processes, support operational teams, and contribute to delivering excellent service to our customers.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate records, monitoring stock levels, and helping ensure materials are available when needed. You’ll also identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency, supporting the business in achieving its objectives safely and effectively.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing material storage arrangements and stores facilities, ensuring materials are stored safely and securely.
• Maintaining and developing stock management systems to ensure materials meet agreed specifications and stock levels are optimised.
• Processing material requisitions from colleagues using agreed procedures and systems.
• Supporting and coordinating annual and periodic stock-taking activities across stores and vehicle stock, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Using company systems to maintain accurate stock records and process material transactions.
• Supporting the development and delivery of departmental plans and objectives.
• Identifying risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, and sharing recommendations with relevant stakeholders.
• Providing support, guidance, and knowledge sharing to colleagues where appropriate.
• Contributing to the development and continual improvement of processes, systems, and knowledge-sharing practices.
• Building positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and Business Assurance Standards.

About you:

Essential:

• Experience within Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Stores operations in a customer-focused environment.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of operational priorities.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• Good IT skills, including experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Commitment to creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace for everyone.

Desirable:

• CIPS Level 3 qualification (or working towards).
• Forklift licence.
• Knowledge of change management principles.
• Experience within Supply Chain Management or Logistics.
• Knowledge of Sage Line 100 or Sage 200.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our Benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

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