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Stock Controller

IW-573
  • £30000 to £32000 Per: annum + Benefits: Fantastic Benefits Package!
  • Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands,
  • Permanent
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join a dynamic team as a Stock Controller/ Supply Chain Operative, where your skills and dedication will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a host of benefits. This role offers a unique chance to be part of a thriving supply chain operation, ensuring the smooth flow of materials in a 24/7 environment.

Benefits:
  • Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 33 days of holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, ensuring ample time for rest and recreation.
  • Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a robust pension scheme.
  • Hybrid Working: After a 6-month probationary period, there is the option to work from home 2 days per week.
  • Health Cash Plan: Access to healthcare benefits to support your well-being.
  • Convenient Amenities: Benefit from free car parking, complimentary tea and coffee, and a Christmas food hamper to add a touch of festivity.
  • Community and Rewards: Participate in a recommend-a-friend reward scheme and enjoy a Christmas shutdown period.

Role Details:
  • Shift Patterns: Rotating shifts of 5am-1pm, 8am-4pm, and 12pm-8pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Hourly Rate: £14.88 per hour plus a 5% shift allowance, totalling £32,026 per annum.
  • Team Environment: Work within a small, dedicated team reporting to the Supply Chain Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Offloading & KANBAN: Manage the offloading of chemical products and consumables, following strict procedures.
  • Stock Management: Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock checks, ensuring accurate reporting and documentation.
  • Recycling & Waste Handling: Oversee the loading of empty containers and arrange waste collections.
  • Housekeeping: Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the tank farm and outdoor areas.
  • Communication: Coordinate with forward carriers and schedule daily off-loading to optimise operations.
  • Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with colleagues, supporting each other to achieve shared goals.

Skills & Experience Required:
  • Counterbalance FLT licence (externally accredited rather than in-house)
  • Previous experience in a supply chain/ stock control position within a busy manufacturing environment
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel), and any knowledge of SAP or other warehouse management systems would be helpful but not essential
  • Ability to follow and create SOPs within an ISO9001, and 14001 environment
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement tools would be advantageous such as Kanban, FIFO, 5S etc
  • Competencies: Strong numerical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive, flexible approach.

This Stock Controller/ Supply Chain Operative role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. If you have the required skills and experience, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Apply now to join a company that values its employees and offers a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
Imogen Wilson National Recruitment Centre Manager 0117 906 5808

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