Job Description

Stock Controller
Croydon
£42K–£48K a year
Full–time
PCD310032

Job description
💼 The Stock Controller Role

Key Responsibilities:
• Procurement & Cost Control: Proactively purchase all necessary parts at the lowest possible cost, managing a maximum stock hold level to ensure efficiency.
• Inventory Management: Oversee a computerised stock control system, managing the inventory of high-value/plant critical spares for your designated Energy Recovery Facility (ERF).
• Inter-Site Liaison: Coordinate with alternative company sites across the UK to ensure the overall company stock levels are well-managed and in check.
• Relationship Building: Maintain a professional approach when liaising with, negotiating with, and managing suppliers, contractors, and internal teams.

Benefits: 33 Days Holiday, 10% annual Bonus, Flexible Working hours, Overtime Available (x1. 5), Contributory Pension up to 7%, Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme and more…

The organisation values its employees and offers an industry-leading package designed for security and work-life balance:
• Annual Bonus: Up to 10% of your basic salary.
• Generous Holiday: 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Pension Scheme: Contributory pension up to 7%.
• Overtime: Available at time and a half (x1. 5).
• Extra Perks: Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme, Profit Share Scheme, discounts on retail/holidays, and comprehensive physical and mental health support.

🔑 Essential Requirements

You must bring proven Stock Control or Inventory experience from a demanding environment such as a manufacturing, production, or high-volume industrial site.
• A strong understanding of purchasing principles and practices.
• Confidence in contacting, negotiating with, and identifying alternative suppliers to secure the best prices.
• Demonstrable experience with computerised stock control systems and knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Experience in accessing and utilising larger databases for national suppliers and company accounts.
• Strong proficiency in office productivity software Suite (Word, spreadsheet software, email and calendar software, Teams) and experience with a major customer-relationship management/enterprise resource planning platform (e.g., enterprise business software, customer-relationship-management software, enterprise database software Net Suite, enterprise resource-planning software, etc. ).
• 🎁 Outstanding Benefits Package

Location: Croydon, South London

Shifts: Monday - Friday - 37. 5 hours per week, flexible start times!

Locations: Croydon, London, Mitcham, Sutton, Epsom, Leatherhead, Surrey, Bromley, Sidcup, Kingston upon Thames, Biggin Hill, Caterham, Redhill, Horley, Crawley, Brixton.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Salary: £42, 000 - £48, 000 per annum

Join a national energy recovery company that is a true leader in the ethical, renewable energy, and recycling sector. Operating over 300 sites across the UK, our client offers stability, security, and exceptional long-term career growth opportunities. You will be joining their team on a crucial industrial site in Croydon, playing a key part in maintaining plant reliability within this trend-setting business.

This is a full-time, permanent position where you will be the lynchpin for site inventory. Your primary purpose is to ensure all essential parts are available, cost-effective, and optimally managed to support the Engineering and Operational teams.

We are looking for a flexible, self-sufficient individual who is comfortable working autonomously and committed to upholding high standards of plant reliability.

Job Titles: stock controller, purchasing controller, purchasing manager, buying manager Warehouse stock manager, Inventory Supervisor.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.