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 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
If this sounds like the role for you, click Apply Now and submit your CV along with a brief cover letter explaining why you're interested and what skills you bring to the team.

Skills Required