Stock Controller
Job facts
- Responsible for receiving, checking and storing products, tools and parts
- Opportunities across a wide range of industries
- Earning potential up to £25,000 a year
Stock Controllers (also known as Stores Assistants) work in the stores or stock departments of a wide range of employers. They are responsible for receiving, checking and storage of the products, tools, or parts needed for the proper operation of businesses. They may be responsible for the ordering procedures in a stores department and for ensuring that correct stock levels are maintained. In some cases they may also have to organise and supervise the despatch and collection of goods.
Stock Controllers normally work 37 to 39 hours per week. Some Stock Controllers work standard hours, Monday to Friday, others may have to work shifts and weekends. Overtime work is quite common and part-time jobs are available.
Salaries range from around £12,000 a year to £25,000.
A Stock Controller should:
- be able to complete paperwork legibly
- have good numeracy skills for counting stock items
- have an eye for detail, as parts can be very similar in coding and/or appearance
- be able to read and follow instructions.
There are opportunities for Stock Controllers across a wide range of industries and sectors, including manufacturing, engineering, distribution, motor vehicle, aerospace, the armed forces, retail and electronics.
No formal academic qualifications are required to work as a Stock Controller although GCSEs in English and maths, together with ICT skills, would be essential to take advantage of training schemes or an Apprenticeship.
The Diplomas in Retail Business, Construction and the Built environment, Engineering, Information Technology, as well as Manufacturing and Product Design may be useful for this type of work.
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