Stores Controller

Job Description: Our client, who is a market leading manufacturer in the Building Controls industry, is looking for a conscientious and hardworking Stores Controller to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a longstanding organisation who have built a strong reputation for providing a first class quality and service to their customers and who are also extremely committed to investing in the development of their employees. The role involves the following responsibilities: * Picking and packing of sales orders * Unpacking and processing of stock deliveries * Management of stock levels * Stock checks * Logging returns from customers * Security of warehouse area and environment * Health and safety of warehouse and environment * Care and maintenance of warehouse equipment * Ordering of consumables * End of day stores procedures * Recycling of used consumables * Badging/labelling stock * Maintaining warehouse layout * Using the company van to make urgent local deliveries and pallet drops to carrier depot * Liaising with sales support, the technical department, carriers, vendors and customers * Any other reasonable request from your Line Manager/colleagues The successful candidate will ideally have the following experience and knowledge: * Ideally possess knowledge of warehouse operations and health and safety * Hold a UK driving license * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Possess strong organizational skills, with a high attention to detail * Be a strong team player, and keen to develop and learn new skills * Be proficient in Microsoft Office software, including outlook, excel and word * SAP experience would be an advantage however training would be provided * Experience in operating forklift trucks preferable but not essential as training can be given Package & Benefits: * Hours are 09.00 to 17.15 Monday to Thursday and 09.00 to 16.00 on Friday * Holidays start at 25 days per annum, with an additional 3 days at Christmas * An additional day’s holiday is awarded for every 3 years completed service, up to a maximum of 30 days * Pension scheme & private medical insurance * A generous bonus scheme of 7% of the annual salary paid annually This is a full time, warehouse-based role