Trainee Stock Controller: Learn on Site & Keep Materials Moving

Saint Gobain; Heath Charnock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasquill, part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, is hiring a Trainee Stock Controller in Chorley. It’s a site-based, Monday–Friday role (8:00–17:00 with a 1‑hour lunch break) for someone who enjoys being organised and solving problems across a busy manufacturing site.

You’ll learn how materials move through the site, help keep stock records accurate, support stock checks and investigations, and ensure production teams have the materials they need.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach.
• Good communication skills to work with colleagues across the site.
• Confidence using computer systems and spreadsheets.
• A curious mindset and willingness to learn new processes.
• Positive attitude and desire to develop responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate stock records and updating stock movements within our systems.
• Supporting stock checks and cycle counts across the site.
• Investigating stock discrepancies and helping identify the root cause of issues.
• Working closely with Production, Logistics, Purchasing and Planning teams to support material availability.
• Developing your knowledge and capability with the aim of becoming a reliable cover for the Stock Controller role.

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical

Good communication

Relationship building

Curious mindset

Willingness to learn

Tools

Spreadsheets

Warehouse software

ERP systems

Job description

Pasquill, part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, is hiring a Trainee Stock Controller in Chorley. It’s a site-based, Monday–Friday role (8:00–17:00 with a 1‑hour lunch break) for someone who enjoys being organised and solving problems across a busy manufacturing site.

You’ll learn how materials move through the site, help keep stock records accurate, support stock checks and investigations, and ensure production teams have the materials they need.