Job Description

Role:

Stock Control Operative

Location:

Arbroath

Hours of Work: Full- time; 40 hours per week,

from 13:00 to 21:30 Monday to Friday with flexibility required

Pay:

Pay rate and benefits to be negotiable depending on entry-level skills and/or experience

Company Overview & Benefits

We're proud to be one of the UK's leading food manufacturers, supplying high-quality chilled and frozen seafood products to some of the biggest names in retail and foodservice. Our focus is on innovation, food safety, and working together as a team to deliver excellence every day.



As part of our team, you'll enjoy:


Competitive hourly pay


Weekly pay


Training and development opportunities


Company pension scheme


Free on-site parking


Medical/mental health support


Life insurance


Supportive team environment


Cycle to work scheme

Job Overview

We're looking for a reliable and proactive Stock Control Operative to join our busy operations team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring raw materials and ingredients are accurately received, stored, moved, and supplied to production in line with quality and traceability standards. You'll work closely with departments across the site to maintain stock integrity, minimise waste, and support efficient production.


This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in attention to detail, and wants to be part of a team that helps deliver great-tasting products to UK consumers.

Main Responsibilities:

Receive, check and book in raw materials and ingredients using our stock control systems


Carry out quality and temperature checks on incoming deliveries and report any non-conforming goods


Manage the storage of materials in chilled areas, ensuring accurate labelling and temperature control


Issue materials to production teams in a timely and controlled manner, supporting effective stock rotation


Assist with stock decanting and defrosting, preparing ingredients for production as required


Monitor stock levels and complete regular stock counts (daily, weekly, and monthly)


Keep all storage areas clean, well-organised, and compliant with hygiene and food safety standards


Complete records such as concession logs and disposal forms with accuracy


Communicate effectively with other departments, e.g. Technical or Planning teams


Support training of new or temporary team members


Take part in internal and customer audits as required


Carry out additional duties as and when required by your line manager


Follow all site health, safety, and food hygiene procedures



This is a physically active role that involves working in chilled environments and includes manual handling tasks. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

Self-motivated and reliable, with a positive attitude Able to work independently Highly organised with good numerical and analytical skills A strong team player with excellent verbal and written communication Experienced in GMP, food hygiene, and health & safety practices Confident using Microsoft Office systems Knowledgeable in allergen control, CCP, and listeria awareness (training can be provided) Previous experience in food production or warehouse environments is a plus, but not essential

How to Apply

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and submit your CV along with a brief cover letter explaining why you're interested and what skills you bring to the team.