Stock Controller

Stock Controller

Salary: £34,320

Location: Andover (with travel to Sizewell)

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Stock Controller on behalf of one of our clients.

The role encompasses a comprehensive responsibility for managing stock-related operations

across both the Andover and Sizewell sites, ensuring adherence to contractual KPI’s and maintaining stringent standards of equipment compliance and maintenance. The position requires meticulous attention to detail, proactive forecasting and the development of robust stock control systems to optimise efficiency and safety across both locations.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Controlling and issuing consumables at both the Andover and Sizewell sites, including proper documentation and replenishment procedures.
• Proactively forecasting stock requirements for upcoming work at both locations and ordering necessary parts and consumables accordingly.
• Conducting regular physical stock counts at both sites, promptly reporting discrepancies and updating inventory records.
• Managing the routine maintenance and charging of asset batteries at both locations, promptly reporting any issues to the relevant supervisors.
• Ensuring compliance with equipment inspections and calibrations at both sites, maintaining accurate records of certifications and documentation.
• Safeguarding inspection and calibration certificates, organising them within equipment document packs and updating internal databases.
• Maintaining comprehensive equipment documentation packs containing all relevant compliance evidence for both sites.
• Managing stock and equipment data within the warehouse management systems specific to Andover and Sizewell.
• Receiving deliveries promptly at both sites and distributing paperwork to the appropriate departments.
• Ensuring safe and efficient movements within the depots, including equipment reallocation and material handling.
• Assisting with loading and unloading activities at both locations as required.
• Conducting routine maintenance tasks, such as equipment cleaning and refuelling, at both Andover and Sizewell sites.
• Completing pre-start checklists for equipment usage and promptly reporting any defects in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in yard and storage areas at both sites, conducting regular inspections and recording results.
• Undertaking additional duties as directed by the Depot Manager within the scope of the contract.
• Being available for emergency deployments and stock control duties at staging post locations as required by procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in warehouse management systems.
• Experience in internal and external audit using both barcode and manual accounting systems.
• Credible experience in a previous stock control role with a sound understanding of stock control methods and best practice.
• Must be a logical thinker able to analyse information and solve problems.
• Methodical and detailed approach to data accuracy is essential.
• Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• The role holder must have the ability to stay calm under pressure and during an emergency situation.
• Must have general IT skills to enable the use of stock control databases/spreadsheets including the use of Excel.
• Due to the nature of the equipment must be Health and Safety conscious and previous experience of working in a large plant environment is advantageous.
• Desirable is 16 tonne FLT licence & HGV Class 2.
• Based in Andover but the successful candidate will be required to travel and stay at Sizewell, Suffolk approximately every two months.