Stores controller

Job Description

About The Role Engineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. Coordinating and controlling Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) held for the MoD in support of SEA contracts, owning end-to-end GFE control processes, ensuring full compliance with MoD requirements and the latest industry GFE management standards. Inventory Controller will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role does require being onsite 5 days a week. The salary for this role is up to £30k, depending on experience. What youll be doing

• Co-Ordinate the timely & accurate management of GFE stocks, in full compliance with MOD requirements; ensuring processes are followed, non-compliance is identified & corrected promptly
• Controlling & maintaining master data, transactional records & documents to ensure the accurate generation of MOD stock reports and certificates
• Co-ordinate quarterly and annual stock counts, carrying out periodic auditing and stock checks to comply with the MODs reporting cycle

About our company At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets. What we offer At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so were always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer: Work life balance

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

The skills you need

• Detailed understanding of stock control processes within 3rd party Stores
• Experience of various manual & computerised stock control systems
• Confident with Excel, as well as control reports and transaction audit reports
• Numerate & methodical with great attention to detail, whilst working to deadlines
• Problem solver, with ability to dig deep into inventory records to find and correct issues
• Understanding of MOD requirements in the control of GFE in industry would be desirable
• Flexible and able to add value in a business where change and continuous improvement are the norm

Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters. If youd like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300. Or reach out to us on

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