Stock Controller

NHS Scotland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; GBP 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Stock Controller to join their team. In this full-time role, you will manage stock purchasing, oversee stock levels, and maintain accurate records to support the Fleet Maintenance Department. Your expertise in procurement and strong IT skills will be essential in ensuring smooth operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital service while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and equality. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary skills, this role could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced in procurement, invoicing, and stock management.
• Strong IT skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock purchasing and stock levels for the Fleet Maintenance Department.
• Perform administrative duties related to stock and procurement.

Skills

Procurement procedures

Stock level management

Excellent IT skills

Record keeping

Education

Experience in Motor Trade

Job description

The Scottish Ambulance Service Fleet Department maintain a fleet of 1,500 emergency response, scheduled care and support vehicles nationally through 13 in house maintenance facilities and partner services.

We are recruiting a Stock Controller to be based at our Inverness facility where our fleet of Ambulances and specialist support vehicles in the North West are maintained. The post holder will be one of a team of eight maintenance staff based at this facility and will report to the Fleet Maintenance Manager based at Inverness.

The post holder will be experienced in the procurement procedure of purchasing, receipting and invoicing of all goods required to support the Fleet Maintenance Department, preferably from a Motor Trade background. The position will be responsible for all aspects of stock purchasing, stock level management, record keeping and additional administrative duties. Excellent IT skills are an essential part of this challenging role. A full UK driving licence will be required as collection of goods from local suppliers may be required.

This is a full time position working 37 hours, Monday to Friday.

Informal enquires can be made to Magnus MacDonald, Fleet Maintenance Manager on 07718 604772 or 01463 667775 or Carl Thornborow, National Fleet Operations Manager on 07721 140208

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.