Assistance jobs in United Kingdom

Barhale is a business founded on family values, established in 1980 by Chairman Dennis Curran. We are one of the largest privately‑owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience delivering design, civil engineering and maintenance services across Water, Transport, Built Environment and Energy sectors.

Barhale is seeking an IT Stock Controller to work within the IT team. You will keep track of over 3000 IT assets and ensure stock is always available to meet end‑user requests. This hands‑on role involves managing stock levels, testing, repairing, setting up and dispatching assets to end users.

• Track inbound and outbound IT assets, ensuring all movements and transactions are accurately recorded in the asset database.
• Oversee stock levels to prevent over‑stocking and shortages.
• Conduct regular physical inventory counts.
• Ensure proper storage and organisation of IT assets to prevent damage, loss or spoilage, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Develop, implement and improve stock control procedures and policies to enhance efficiency and minimise loss or waste.
• Arrange stock disposals where required.
• Prepare purchase orders and order new hardware, software licences or related supplies as needed.
• Coordinate deliveries, verifying all incoming goods against orders and inspecting for quality or damage.
• Liaise and negotiate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and cost‑effective purchases.
• Prepare and label items for dispatch, ensuring adequate packaging.
• Move items to and from dispatch and collection areas.
• Track packages and address any delays to ensure successful delivery to final destination.
• Contact end users for feedback on service.
• Track returns and inspect returned kit for damages.
• Check assets are in full working order before dispatch.
• Test all equipment before returning assets to stock.
• Raise faults with manufacturers and arrange repair or replacement of equipment.

• Proven work experience as a stock controller, inventory manager or similar role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel.
• Negotiation skills to interact with vendors.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify, investigate and correct discrepancies with inventory, dispatch and procurement.

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.
• Private medical.
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days.
• 8 hours volunteering.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing.
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice.
• Company car or green car scheme or van allowance (dependent on position).
• Leadership & management training and coaching.
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
• Continuous service awards.

Please contact our Recruitment team via careers@barhale.co.uk.