Warehouse Stock Controller

Layka Recruitment Ltd.; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Layka Recruitment Ltd. in Sunbury-on-Thames is seeking an organised Warehouse Stock Controller to oversee raw material stock in a manufacturing environment. You will ensure materials are received, stored and recorded accurately to support production.

The role requires a current forklift licence, excellent time-management and communication skills, and a proactive approach to planning to minimise shortages and delays.

Qualifications

• Current, valid forklift truck licence.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to stock control.
• Ability to communicate effectively with different departments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proactive approach to planning and problem-solving.
• Experience in a warehouse, stock control or manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receipt, storage and management of all incoming raw materials.
• Check deliveries against delivery notes and purchase orders.
• Ensure raw materials are stored per procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor stock levels to meet production demands.
• Maintain accurate stock records and stock movements.
• Carry out regular stock checks and assist with stocktaking.
• Identify low-stock items and liaise with Purchasing to reorder in good time.
• Plan ahead with Factory and Purchasing to minimise shortages and support uninterrupted production.
• Pay attention to long supplier lead times to meet future production needs.

Skills

Forklift licence

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Proactive planning

Cross-department collaboration

Warehouse/manufacturing experience

Job description

We are looking for an organised, reliable and proactive Warehouse Stock Controller to take responsibility for raw material stock control within a manufacturing warehouse.

In this role, you will ensure raw materials are received, stored and managed efficiently, maintaining accurate stock records and ensuring materials are available to meet production requirements. You will work closely with the Factory and Purchasing teams to support smooth production operations, with particular attention to materials with long supplier lead times.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, strong communication abilities and a current forklift licence, alongside an interest in warehouse and stock control operations.

Sunbury On Thames

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Key Responsibilities of a Warehouse stock controller:

• Take responsibility for the receipt, storage and management of all incoming raw materials.
• Check deliveries against delivery notes and purchase orders, ensuring all items and quantities are correct.
• Ensure raw materials are stored in designated areas in accordance with company procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor stock levels to ensure materials are available to meet production demands.
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure all stock movements are recorded promptly.
• Carry out regular stock checks and assist with stocktaking activities as required.
• Identify low-stock items and liaise with the Purchasing team to ensure materials are reordered in good time.
• Work closely with the Factory and Purchasing teams to plan ahead, minimise the risk of shortages and support uninterrupted production.
• Pay particular attention to materials with long supplier lead times to ensure future production requirements are met.

Skills and Requirements

• A current, valid forklift truck licence.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to stock control.
• The ability to communicate effectively with different departments and respond to changing priorities.
• A proactive approach to planning and problem-solving.
• Experience in a warehouse, stock control or manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

A reliable, flexible and team-oriented attitude. We are seeking someone who takes pride in maintaining accurate stock records, keeping materials organised and ensuring the right materials are available at the right time. You will be comfortable working independently, communicating with colleagues across different departments and planning ahead to support the needs of the business.

If you are organised, dependable and hold a current forklift licence, we would love to hear from you