Senior Stock Controller | Up to £35k | Snetterton | Automotive Technology
We are working with our client looking for a Senior Stock Controller to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the stores' function, ensuring materials are accurately received, stored, controlled and issued to support production and project requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced stores or warehouse professional to play a key role in supporting a highly technical manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will provide operational coordination and support to the stores' team while helping to maintain accurate stock records, efficient material flow and warehouse best practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the stores and warehouse function
- Support and coordinate the stores team, ensuring workloads and priorities are effectively managed
- Receive, inspect and correctly store incoming materials and components
- Pick, issue and kit materials accurately for production and project requirements
- Maintain accurate stock levels and ERP transactions
- Carry out stock checks, investigate discrepancies and support inventory audits
- Prepare goods for dispatch, ensuring correct packaging, labelling and documentation
- Maintain material traceability and effective storage practices
- Work closely with Production, Procurement and Supply Chain teams to ensure material availability
- Maintain a safe, clean and organised stores environment in line with 5S standards
- Identify opportunities to improve stock control, material flow and warehouse efficiency
- Support the onboarding and training of new team members where required
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential experience:
- Previous experience within a warehouse, stores or manufacturing environment
- Stock control and inventory management experience
- Goods-in, goods-out and material handling experience
- Experience using ERP or stock management systems
- Understanding of stock traceability, labelling and storage requirements
- Experience working alongside Production, Procurement or Supply Chain teams
Desirable experience:
- IFS ERP experience
- Previous senior stores or warehouse experience
- Experience providing guidance and support to colleagues
- Current forklift licence
- Knowledge of 5S, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement practices
- Experience within an engineering or technical manufacturing environment
Salary and benefits
- Salary up to £35k
- Company bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free on-site parking
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Study support and clear career progression
- Friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to work on industry-leading automotive simulation technology with some of the world's most recognised automotive brands
Stock Controller employer: Langham Recruitment
As a Senior Stock Controller at our Snetterton location, you will join a dynamic team in the automotive technology sector, where innovation and precision are at the forefront of our operations. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values employee growth, offering training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression. With competitive salaries and a commitment to maintaining a supportive environment, we ensure that our employees feel valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully to our success.
