Stock Controller

Are you an organised and hands-on individual with a passion for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? Astute Recruitment is working with a well-established Burton-on-Trent client seeking a Stock Controller to join their team on a part-time basis.


This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to play a vital role in a fast-paced production environment.


The Role:


Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you’ll take ownership of various aspects of inventory management, helping to ensure the smooth flow of goods from production to customer dispatch.


Main Responsibilities:


  • Produce stock from process sheets across work-in-progress and finished goods
  • Prepare daily loading lists for customer dispatches
  • Raise purchase order requests from internal departments
  • Process goods receipts into the system
  • Support monthly stock takes and reconcile any variances
  • Update bill of materials within the system
  • Generate and manage barcodes for products
  • Provide cover on the sales order desk when needed
  • Liaise with production supervisors and other non-financial staff to resolve queries


Candidate requirements:


  • Organised and methodical approach to work
  • Comfortable with Excel and general systems work
  • A proactive, hands-on attitude – willing to get out onto the shop floor
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work with both finance and production teams


Benefits and hours:


  • Salary: £25,000 Full time equivalent
  • Approx. 25 hours per week over 5 days – flexible, ideally between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm
  • 25 days holiday bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Pension scheme
  • Health cover
  • Death in service benefit

Astute Recruitment Ltd £25,000 per annum Burton-on-Trent