Stores Controller

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.
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Location: HMP Millsike, YO41 1FZ
Salary: £13.60 per hour
Hours: 37.5 per week, 5 out of 7 (Monday–Friday), 08:00–16:30
If you’re organised, hands on and enjoy keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and build your career with a world leading catering organisation.
Aramark UK is recruiting a Stores Controller to support the efficient and effective running of our stores operation at HMP Millsike. In this role, you’ll ensure stock is well managed, correctly stored, and ready to support daily service — all while enjoying daytime hours and great benefits.
Important eligibility requirements
- Due to sector regulations, you must:
- Have lived in the UK for the past 5 years
- Have the legal right to work in the UK
- Be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
Why join Aramark?
At Aramark, we’re passionate about creating opportunities and a strong work–life balance — even within hospitality. We deliver world class catering across Defence, Judicial, Education and private sector clients, supported by some of the best culinary and operational talent in the UK.
We offer:
- Family friendly hours: 08:00–16:30 — evenings free
- Free meals and free onsite parking
- Blue Light Discount Card after probation
- Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health Champions
- Employee Benefits app with access to an online GP and hundreds of discounts
- Life assurance, pension contributions, generous holidays (with option to buy more)
- Plenty of career progression — we love to promote from within
- Training, development, and apprenticeship opportunities
A day in the life of a Stores Controller
- You’ll play a key role in keeping the stores operation running like clockwork:
- Receiving and unloading deliveries
- Managing stock levels, stock rotation (FIFO), and completing stock checks
- Ensuring shelves, fridges and fresh produce areas are fully stocked and well organised
- Completing daily paperwork accurately and on time
- Assisting during lunch service with plate/pot wash machinery
- Supporting food preparation when required
- Maintaining high cleaning and hygiene standards in the store area
You’ll be set up for success if you have:
- Eligibility to work in the UK and UK residency for the past 5 years
- The ability to pass full vetting and DBS
- Confidence handling heavy loads
- Previous experience in a similar role (desirable but not essential — full training is provided)
- A positive, reliable, and organised approach to work
Apply today
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, apply now and show us the value you can bring.
Job Reference: 626217.
All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.
If you're already an Aramark employee, please speak to your line manager before applying.
About Aramark UK
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. As a Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and provide reasonable adjustments at every stage of the process.
If you need any support during your application, please contact: View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk.
Join us and help shape a workplace where everyone can thrive.
A day in the life of a Stores Controller
- You’ll play a key role in keeping the stores operation running like clockwork:
- Receiving and unloading deliveries
- Managing stock levels, stock rotation (FIFO), and completing stock checks
- Ensuring shelves, fridges and fresh produce areas are fully stocked and well organised
- Completing daily paperwork accurately and on time
- Assisting during lunch service with plate/pot wash machinery
- Supporting food preparation when required
- Maintaining high cleaning and hygiene standards in the store area
You’ll be set up for success if you have:
- Eligibility to work in the UK and UK residency for the past 5 years
- The ability to pass full vetting and DBS
- Confidence handling heavy loads
- Previous experience in a similar role (desirable but not essential — full training is provided)
- A positive, reliable, and organised approach to work
Apply today
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, apply now and show us the value you can bring.
Job Reference: 626217.
All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.
If you're already an Aramark employee, please speak to your line manager before applying.


- Family friendly hours: 08:00–16:30 — evenings free
- Free meals and free onsite parking
- Blue Light Discount Card after probation
- Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health Champions
- Employee Benefits app with access to an online GP and hundreds of discounts
- Life assurance, pension contributions, generous holidays (with option to buy more)
- Plenty of career progression — we love to promote from within
- Training, development, and apprenticeship opportunities