Logistics & Stock Control Operative

Summary

This role is critical to ensuring efficient material flow, accurate stock management, and strong operational support across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting production, driving continuous improvement, and contributing to the successful delivery of strategic projects such as CCR (New Naval)

Key Responsibilities

• Goods Receiving & Dispatch
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against delivery documentation.
• Accurately process goods receipt and issue transactions within SAP.
• Identify and report discrepancies, damaged, or non-conforming goods.
• Support packing, labelling, and dispatch activities, including bespoke packaging solutions.
• Stock Control & Inventory Management
• Maintain accurate inventory records for both company-owned and consigned stock.
• Perform regular cycle counts and annual stock checks.
• Monitor, control, and optimise stock levels to meet operational and project needs.
• Ensure correct storage conditions (including COSHH, cold storage, and long-term storage where applicable).
• Materials Issuing & Production Support
• Pick, issue, and deliver materials to internal customers in a timely manner.
• Provide direct support to production teams to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
• Assist production with improvement initiatives, material availability, and housekeeping activities.
• Maintain traceability and accurate system transactions for all issued materials.
• Warehouse Operations & Handling
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and other handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload vehicles in line with safety and operational procedures.
• Organise warehouse areas to maximise efficiency and accessibility.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping using 5S principles.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Activities
• Actively support and participate in all lean and continuous improvement activities across the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve logistics, stock control, and material flow processes.
• Contribute to efficiency, waste reduction, and process optimisation initiatives.
• Project Support (Including CCR – New Naval Project)
• Support logistics and stock control requirements for key business projects.
• Contribute to all activities that enable the successful delivery of the CCR (New Naval) project).
• Ensure project materials are correctly controlled, tracked, and available when required.
• Health, Safety & Compliance
• Promote and maintain a Safety First culture at all times.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures and regulations.
• Adhere to Arabelle Solutions’ 10 Life Saving Principles at all times, ensuring safe behaviours and compliance with all critical safety rules.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and transport of all materials.
• General Support Duties
• Assist wider logistics and maintenance teams as required.
• Repack, label, and rework materials where necessary.
• Provide flexible support across departments to meet business demands.

Essential

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in logistics, warehouse, or stock control environments.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (goods receipt, goods issue, inventory control).
• Valid Forklift Truck licence.
• Strong understanding of stock management processes and procedures.
• Good IT, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards.

Desirable

• Overhead crane licence.
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of packing/export requirements or woodworking machinery

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, proactive, and flexible approach to work
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong team ethic with the ability to work collaboratively across all departments, building positive working relationships with minimal friction.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement and change.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Stock accuracy and inventory control
• On-time delivery to internal customers
• Goods receipting accuracy and timeliness
• Health & Safety compliance
• Contribution to continuous improvement and lean initiatives
• Support to production efficiency and project delivery

Working Conditions

• Warehouse and workshop environment
• Physical handling of materials required
• Use of lifting and handling equipment
• Occasional requirement to work outside normal hours to support operations

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