Stores Person / Stock Controller

Job Purpose

To take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation, control and movement of stock and materials within the business, ensuring that materials are received, stored and distributed efficiently. The role supports smooth production by keeping the correct materials available, stores organised and stock records accurate.

Goods Inwards and Deliveries

• Receive and check deliveries against delivery notes and purchase orders.
• Check quantities and products; report missing, damaged or incorrect materials.
• Book received goods into stock systems where required.
• Put deliveries away promptly in designated locations.
• Unload supplier vehicles safely, checking deliveries and moving goods to the appropriate storage areas.

Stock Organisation and Storage

• Keep stores and stockholding areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Ensure stock is stored safely, labelled and accessible.
• Organise PVCu and aluminium profiles, hardware, accessories and consumables.
• Minimise damage and wastage through correct storage and stock rotation.

Stock Control

• Carry out regular stock checks and assist with stocktakes.
• Maintain accurate records of stock quantities and movements.
• Identify and report low stock levels and investigate discrepancies.
• Identify damaged, obsolete or unused materials and help prevent waste.

Production Support

• Pick, prepare and distribute materials required by production.
• Ensure correct materials and quantities are available at the right time.
• Respond promptly to requests from production supervisors and operatives.
• Move materials between stores and production areas and flag shortages.
• Load finished windows and doors onto company delivery vehicles, ensuring items are correctly identified, safely handled and secured to minimise transit damage.
• Coordinate with production supervisors to anticipate upcoming requirements and resolve missing components before jobs reach the production line.
• Proactively pick and stage hardware, fittings and components in advance against production schedules, ensuring kits are complete and ready before manufacture begins.

Returns and Stock Movements

• Return unused materials to correct stock locations.
• Check returned materials for damage and suitability for reuse.
• Record stock movements and adjustments as required.
• Segregate faulty materials and prepare supplier returns.

Health, Safety and Housekeeping

• Maintain safe, tidy stores and clear walkways and exits.
• Follow health and safety and manual handling procedures.
• Use handling equipment only when trained and authorised.
• Operate forklift trucks and other lifting equipment safely, subject to appropriate training, certification and company authorisation.
• Report hazards and unsafe practices immediately.

Key Performance Indicators

• Stock accuracy and timely completion of stock checks.
• Accuracy of goods received and prompt reporting of discrepancies.
• Availability of materials to support production.
• Safe and accurate unloading of supplier deliveries and loading of finished products for dispatch.
• Timely preparation of complete hardware and component kits ahead of scheduled production.
• Stores organisation, safe storage and reduction of loss and damage.

Skills and Experience – Essential

• Good organisation, attention to detail and basic numeracy.
• Ability to work independently in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Good communication, reliability and a practical hands-on approach.

Skills and Experience – Desirable

• Experience in stores, warehousing or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of window and door components and stock systems.
• Previous experience with forklift trucks or material-handling equipment (valid certification required before operating independently).

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, organised, dependable and accountable.
• Pride in keeping stores tidy and supporting colleagues.
• Positive approach to efficiency and continuous improvement.

General Duties

• The postholder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties within the factory or warehouse to support the efficient operation of the business.

Pay: £12.71-£13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person