Senior Goods Inwards & Subcontract Controller

Job Title: Senior Goods Inwards & Subcontract Controller

Location: Pershore

Pay: £13.95 - £14.42 per hour - Opportunity to work overtime on enhanced rates of pay (up to £28.84 per hour)

Hours: 07:45am-17:00pm Mon-Thurs, 07:45am-13:00pm Friday

We are looking for an experienced Senior Goods Inwards & Subcontract Controller to take ownership of stores processes, including goods-in, raw material warehousing, subcontract transfers, inventory control, and waste management.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll ensure effective inventory management, accurate stock records, and compliance with health, safety, and security standards. Working closely with procurement, quality, and production teams, you’ll maintain smooth material flow, eliminate waste, and uphold best practices across the stores function.

If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to lead a team in a fast-paced engineering environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with room for growth.

Main Duties:

• Goods Inwards
• Receive, check, and record all incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes

Subcontract Control

• Prepare and dispatch materials to subcontractors with correct documentation
• Track and monitor subcontract orders to ensure timely return of goods
• Verify quality and quantity of returned items before release to production
• Maintain records of subcontract activity for audit and traceability purposes

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Implement lean practices and 5S methodology across goods inwards and subcontract areas
• Identify process inefficiencies and propose improvements
• Support audits and compliance checks (ISO, customer requirements, etc.)
• Contribute to KPIs such as on-time delivery, stock accuracy, and supplier performance
• Inspect goods for quality, damage, and compliance with specifications
• Maintain accurate stock records and update ERP/MRP systems
• Organise and store materials in designated areas using 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
• Liaise with suppliers regarding discrepancies, shortages, or damaged goods

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary Education
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence

Essential:

• Previous work in a production, assembly or manufacturing environment
• Clear communication skills with suppliers and internal departments
• IT skills to record incoming goods involving scanning of receipts
• Attention to detail to check quantities and verify goods against delivery note or advice notes
• Be able to lift and carry using correct techniques
• Understand Health & Safety to maintain a secure and safe working environment
• Basic numeracy ability

Desirable:

Experience of working within the Railway and Defence sector

If you are interested in our Senior Goods Inwards & Subcontract Controller role and have the skills required, then please apply now.