Permanent Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established manufacturing business in Clacton‑on‑Sea who are looking to add a Stores Controller to their operations team.
£26,000 – £26,500 per annum
Clacton‑on‑Sea, Essex – on site – Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous stock control, inventory management or stores experience who enjoys working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and has a strong eye for detail. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring stock accuracy across the site, carrying out quality inspections on incoming materials, investigating discrepancies and maintaining accurate inventory records.
Benefits
* £26,000 per annum
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
* Permanent, full‑time position
* Opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business
* Long‑term career prospects
Responsibilities
* Carrying out quality inspections on inbound materials and goods
* Producing quality control reports and recording inspection results
* Identifying and reporting non‑conforming products
* Investigating stock discrepancies and inventory issues
* Completing cycle counts and stock audits
* Processing stock adjustments, transfers and goods receipts
* Maintaining accurate stock records within the company's ERP/WMS systems
* Ensuring stock is correctly labelled and stored in the correct locations
* Monitoring damaged, failed or quarantined stock
* Supporting root cause investigations relating to stock and quality issues
* Working closely with Purchasing, Operations and Finance teams
* Assisting with continuous improvement projects across inventory and quality processes
* Ensuring Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times
Qualifications
* Previous experience within Stores, Stock Control, Inventory Control
* Knowledge of Logistics, Distribution and Supply Chain
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Experience working within a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment
* Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
* Experience using ERP or Warehouse Management Systems would be advantageous
* Good communication and problem‑solving skills
* A proactive and organised approach to work
* Current Counterbalance licence or previous forklift experience would be beneficial but is not essential
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturer offering long‑term stability and the chance to become an integral part of the operations team.
For more information or to apply, please submit your CV today.
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