Assistant Stores Controller in Thatcham

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Stores Controller to join our team. The successful candidate will assist the Warehouse Supervisor with day-to-day tasks and the focus of the role is the supply of stock, maintaining the stock control system, and managing inbound/outbound materials. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our stores and manufacturing operations and requires a responsible individual who can work well under pressure.

This is a full time position - 40 hours per week, normal working hours 7am - 3.30pm.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Great attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills

• Great at being organised and methodical

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Responsible, highly motivated, and flexible individual

• Forklift licence/experience of driving a forklift

• Experience of stock control

• Experience of driving a van and a clean UK driving license

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

STOCK CONTROL

• Efficiently pick jobs for customers and despatch. 

• Ensuring that all goods that are loaded or unloaded match the relevant paperwork. 

• Storing and rotating stock according to established procedures. 

• Reporting any damaged or missing goods to Warehouse Managers or Supervisors.

• Always treating merchandise with care and concern. 

• Updating and maintaining the stock control system, including labelling stock.

WAREHOUSE

• Keeping the warehouse environment clean and tidy and maintaining equipment.

• Assisting with warehouse inventory controls.

• Movement of stock/materials between units and suppliers, the warehouse is split between two sites in Thatcham, the position holder will be expected to work across both sites.

• Processing and filing delivery notes and other paperwork as required.

QUALITY CONTROL

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality.

• Work towards minimizing defects.

HEALTH, SAFETY & PROCESS MANAGEMENT

• Assist with basic Health & Safety checklists/inspections.

Why Join Externiture?

• Be a part of a growing, forward-thinking company.
• Work on impactful projects that contribute to community development.
• Join a collaborative team that values innovative thinking and operational excellence.
• Salary £27,900 + benefits

Benefits will be outlined in individual contracts, but may include the following: 

• Company pension scheme 
• Life assurance scheme 
• Medical expenses scheme 
• Health & wellbeing support package 
• Performance-related bonus scheme 
• Generous holiday allowance 
• Training opportunities provided = qualification-related pay increases 
• Staff Committee 

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Thatcham

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

21-06-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English