Location: Roche, Cornwall (PL26)
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, approximately 10:00am–6:00pm
Contract: Full-time
CDS Labour are recruiting an organised and reliable Stock Controller for a well-established seafood processing and distribution business based near Roche, Cornwall.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous stock control, warehouse or inventory experience who enjoys working accurately in a busy environment. You will play an important role in maintaining correct stock levels and ensuring products and materials are available when required.
Key Responsibilities
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Monitoring stock levels and ensuring records are accurate
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Recording all incoming and outgoing stock
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Carrying out regular stock counts and inventory checks
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Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies
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Updating stock management systems and spreadsheets
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Checking deliveries against purchase orders and delivery paperwork
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Ensuring products are correctly labelled, stored and rotated
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Following stock rotation procedures, including FIFO and expiry-date controls
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Monitoring chilled and frozen stock where required
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Liaising with warehouse, production, purchasing and dispatch teams
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Identifying low-stock items and reporting replenishment requirements
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Preparing regular stock reports for management
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Maintaining accurate documentation and traceability records
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Supporting audits and providing relevant stock information
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Ensuring damaged, missing or incorrectly delivered stock is reported promptly
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Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, food hygiene and health and safety
What We’re Looking For
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Previous stock control or inventory experience is preferred
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Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numbers
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Good computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
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Experience using stock or warehouse management systems would be beneficial
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Good communication and organisational skills
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Ability to investigate discrepancies and solve problems
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Confidence working independently and as part of a team
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A reliable and responsible approach to work
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Comfortable working in a busy food-processing environment, which may include chilled areas
What’s on Offer
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Stable, full-time hours
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No regular weekend shifts
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Supportive working environment
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Opportunity to join an established and growing business
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Varied role with responsibility across stock, production and dispatch operations
If you have stock control experience and are looking for a stable, full-time opportunity in the Roche area, we would like to hear from you
