Goods In / Stock Control Operative - #2186648

We are recruiting an organised and reliable Goods In / Stock Control Operative to support the workshop operations of a specialist bespoke furniture and joinery manufacturing business in Edinburgh.
The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, checking, storing and distributing materials, maintaining accurate stock records and coordinating the movement of materials between the workshop and client sites.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in warehouse operations, goods in or stock control who has strong organisational skills and good computer literacy.

Job Details

• Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
• Salary: £14.00-£18.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Role Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Hours: 39 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 08:00-17:00; Friday, 08:00-13:00
• Breaks: 15-minute morning break and 30-minute lunch break
• Overtime: Hours worked above 39 per week paid at 1.5x

About the Role
Working within a specialist furniture and joinery manufacturing environment, you will help ensure that materials and supplies are received, stored and distributed efficiently.
You will be responsible for maintaining two separate stock areas, monitoring inventory levels and ensuring materials are correctly labelled, recorded and available for ongoing production projects.
The role will also involve preparing delivery documentation, coordinating materials with workshop teams and occasionally assisting with deliveries to client sites.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.00-£18.00, depending on experience.
• 29 days' annual leave.
• Workplace pension contribution.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x for hours worked above 39 per week.
• An element of flexible working.
• Opportunity to work within a specialist furniture and joinery manufacturing environment.

Holiday arrangements: Employees must reserve part of their annual leave for the Christmas shutdown. The remaining entitlement can be taken throughout the year, with at least four weeks' notice requested wherever possible.


Key Responsibilities

• Receive incoming deliveries of timber, materials, components, hardware and other workshop supplies.
• Check deliveries against purchase orders and accompanying documentation.
• Inspect materials for damage, shortages or discrepancies and report any issues.
• Maintain and organise two separate stock areas, ensuring materials are stored safely and efficiently.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure essential materials and supplies are available when required.
• Accurately record stock movements and update relevant stock control systems.
• Protect, label and itemise materials to ensure they are properly identified and stored.
• Prepare delivery notes and relevant paperwork ahead of dispatch.
• Coordinate materials and deliveries with workshop and production teams.
• Assist with loading materials and, where required, delivering them to client sites.
• Maintain an organised, safe and efficient stores and stock area.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in goods in, stock control, stores, warehouse operations or a similar role.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage stock accurately.
• Good computer literacy and confidence using different software systems.
• Excellent attention to detail when checking, recording and preparing materials.
• Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate with colleagues.
• A practical and proactive approach to supporting workshop operations.
• Ability to handle and move materials safely.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Previous experience driving a van.
• Experience loading, unloading and delivering materials 
• Familiarity with stock management, inventory or delivery tracking systems.
• Previous experience within manufacturing, furniture production, joinery or a similar workshop environment.

A full UK driving licence would be particularly advantageous, as the role may involve transporting materials to client sites.


Relocation Support
This role is based in Edinburgh. However, using our bespoke "Recruit and Relocate" solution, Workforce can support candidates willing to relocate by assisting with accommodation sourcing and helping you settle into the area smoothly.
 
If you have experience in stock control, goods in or warehouse operations, are highly organised and have good computer skills, we would like to hear from you.
 
Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.