Stock Controller / Warehouse Manager

Overview

We are seeking a reliable and disciplined Stock Controller / Warehouse Manager to take full responsibility for the control of spare parts within a manual stock-keeping environment. This role is suited to a hands-on individual with solid experience in spare parts stores and warehouse management.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and accurately book in spare parts against delivery notes and purchase orders.
• Allocate bins, label, pack, and store parts in an orderly and logical manner.
• Issue parts to technicians, workshop, and dispatch with correct documentation and strict sign-out control.
• Maintain accurate stock records using manual registers, bin cards, and basic spreadsheets.
• Conduct cycle counts and monthly stock takes, investigate variances, and report discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels, identify low stock items, assist with minimum and maximum levels, and compile replenishment requests.
• Ensure correct part identification including part numbers, descriptions, units of measure, and approved substitutions.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and secure stores environment.
• Support dispatch and collections, including correct packaging and verification that the correct parts are issued.

Experience Required

• Proven experience in stock control, stores, or warehouse management is essential.
• Experience handling spare parts, preferably within an engineering, mechanical, or equipment environment, is required.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in a manual stock control environment and demonstrate strong attention to detail.

Skills and Competencies

• High levels of administrative accuracy with strong discipline in paperwork, filing, and traceability.
• Basic computer skills including email and Excel or similar tools for simple stock control.
• Ability to read and understand part numbers, descriptions, and basic technical terminology.
• Effective communication skills when dealing with procurement, technicians, workshop staff, and administrative teams.
• Honest, reliable, and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Physically fit to operate in a stores environment, including standing and lifting within reasonable limits.

Advantageous Requirements

• Forklift licence or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience with GRV and dispatch documentation processes.
• Exposure to industrial environments such as manufacturing, engineering, mining, cement, or packaging equipment sectors.
• Tertiary qualification in supply chain management or a related field.

Working Style and Fit

The successful candidate will be organised, systematic, hands-on, practical, accountable, and trustworthy, with a strong focus on stock accuracy, orderly stores, and full traceability of parts.