Stores Controller

Galliford Try Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Stores Controller to join their dynamic team in Norwich. This role is part of a Management Development Programme, focusing on efficient material supply and exceptional customer service. You will oversee material storage, process requisitions, and ensure compliance with safety standards. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and professional growth, this company offers a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued. If you're passionate about supply chain management and eager to make an impact, this position could be your next career step.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

High-Quality Training Programs

Wellbeing Support Program

Career Development Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain Management in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong IT skills, including Word Processing and Spreadsheets.
• Health & Safety awareness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Control material storage and ensure safe handling of supplies.
• Process material requisitions and maintain stock levels.
• Lead stock-taking activities and present improvement proposals.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Health & Safety Awareness

Commercial Awareness

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Change Management

Education

CIPS Level 3

Tools

Sage Line 100

Sage Line 200

Word Processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

STORES CONTROLLER

NORWICH

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Stores Controller to join the team at Lintott, a Galliford Try business.

The Stores Controller will work within the Company as part of a Management Development Programme. To provide efficient & effective material supply arrangements & stores facility that supports the business to deliver excellent customer service.

1. Control of the material storage supply arrangements & facilities, ensuring that materials are stored safely, & security processes are implemented to prevent any unauthorized material being taken from stores.
2. Develop new whilst maintaining existing material stock system, ensuring that materials stocked, are to the agreed specification & stock levels are maintained at the optimum usage & financial levels.
3. Process material requisitions from colleagues through the implementation of the agreed processes & information systems.
4. Take a leading role in the annual & periodic material stores & van stock taking activities, presenting outcomes & improvement proposals where identified.
5. Use regularly the company’s information systems technology to process data that monitors the internal material store stocks & records material transactions with suppliers & colleagues.
6. Help with the development of Departmental Plan’s, ensuring compliance & departmental performance therein.
7. Continually identify risks & areas for improvement / opportunity / waste / non-value-added. Communicate these in the most appropriate format to the respective recipient in a timely manner.
8. Where applicable, provide leadership, support, & guidance to subordinates.
9. Develop knowledge, which is subsequently embedded within the process & knowledge systems to speed-up & inform decision making. Help with the development & harmonisation of the Company’s processes & Knowledge-based systems.
10. Possess strong & effective inter-personal & communication skills & the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of clients & personnel.
11. Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Business Assurance Standards in all relevant reporting, documentation, record keeping & procedures.
12. Ensure the personal safety & safe working environment of staff.
13. Assume other responsibilities as required & work with colleagues to further the best possible performance of the Company.
14. Always abide by the Company’s Culture & Values.

About You:

1. Experience of Purchasing / Supply Chain Management / Logistics within a fast-moving customer-focused environment.
2. Commercial awareness.
3. Health & Safety awareness.
4. Excellent IT skills – including but not limited to, Word Processing, Spreadsheets & Databases.
5. Supply Chain Management / Logistics.
6. Knowledge of Sage Line 100 or Sage 200.
7. Knowledge of Change Management.

Desirable Experience:

1. CIPS Level 3.
2. Forklift Licence.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.2 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.

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.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business please contact [e-mail]

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.

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