Stock Controller / Quality Controller at West Coast Personnel

• An organized, detail-oriented Stock Controller / Quality Controller & Dispatch Assistant is required for a hands-on factory role in a manufacturing and engineering environment.
• The successful candidate will maintain accurate stock records, support final quality inspections and coordinate dispatch. Accuracy and follow-through are essential, as this role supports procurement, production planning, costing and management reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately capture stock receipts, issues, returns and material movements.
• Maintain stock records, reconcile physical stock against system records and investigate discrepancies.
• Verify source documents, material identification and bill of materials (BOM) information before capturing transactions.
• Assist with cycle counts, stock takes and the control of materials and offcuts.
• Perform final quality checks against job cards, checking dimensions, tolerances, finish, quantities and workmanship.
• Use basic precision measuring equipment and report defects or questionable work.
• Prepare and verify goods for dispatch and collection, ensuring the correct items and quantities leave or return.
• Coordinate dispatch documentation, collections and route requirements.
• Maintain clear records and promptly report shortages, discrepancies, damage and quality concerns.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous stock control, stores or warehouse experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong Excel skills, numeracy and administrative accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow established processes.
• Comfortable working hands-on in a factory environment.
• Ability to organize competing priorities and complete checks consistently.
• A responsible approach to stock accuracy, quality and recordkeeping.

Advantageous

• Experience with BOMs, ERP, SAP or similar stock systems.
• Exposure to engineering drawings, material grades and precision measuring equipment.
• Previous quality inspection experience.
• Code 8 driver’s license for the dispatch component.