Stock Controller

Location: Roche, Cornwall (PL26)
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, approximately 10:00am–6:00pm
Contract: Full-time

CDS Labour are recruiting an organised and reliable Stock Controller for a well-established seafood processing and distribution business based near Roche, Cornwall.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous stock control, warehouse or inventory experience who enjoys working accurately in a busy environment. You will play an important role in maintaining correct stock levels and ensuring products and materials are available when required.

Key Responsibilities

* Monitoring stock levels and ensuring records are accurate

* Recording all incoming and outgoing stock

* Carrying out regular stock counts and inventory checks

* Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies

* Updating stock management systems and spreadsheets

* Checking deliveries against purchase orders and delivery paperwork

* Ensuring products are correctly labelled, stored and rotated

* Following stock rotation procedures, including FIFO and expiry-date controls

* Monitoring chilled and frozen stock where required

* Liaising with warehouse, production, purchasing and dispatch teams

* Identifying low-stock items and reporting replenishment requirements

* Preparing regular stock reports for management

* Maintaining accurate documentation and traceability records

* Supporting audits and providing relevant stock information

* Ensuring damaged, missing or incorrectly delivered stock is reported promptly

* Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, food hygiene and health and safety

What We’re Looking For

* Previous stock control or inventory experience is preferred

* Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numbers

* Good computer skills, including Microsoft Excel

* Experience using stock or warehouse management systems would be beneficial

* Good communication and organisational skills

* Ability to investigate discrepancies and solve problems

* Confidence working independently and as part of a team

* A reliable and responsible approach to work

* Comfortable working in a busy food-processing environment, which may include chilled areas

What’s on Offer

* Stable, full-time hours

* No regular weekend shifts

* Supportive working environment

* Opportunity to join an established and growing business

* Varied role with responsibility across stock, production and dispatch operations

If you have stock control experience and are looking for a stable, full-time opportunity in the Roche area, we would like to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed