Stock Controller

Location: Broomhill

About us ......
Established in 1998 Lancer Scott offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services. Based in the heart of Bristol we have enjoyed success and significant growth, particularly in the last four years with turnover increasing from £56m in 2020 to £125m in 2025.
Enjoying year on year growth, we are a Southwest success story with UK wide reach. As part of our growth strategy, we are investing heavily in our infrastructure and people to ensure we can fully support the business. This will allow us to continue delivering the renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services that our clients have come to expect.
What will be my Core Responsibilities?
The Stock Controller is responsible for managing and maintaining stock levels for the electrical, mechanical, and fabric maintenance trades across the UWE Bristol estate.
 
* Monitor, maintain, and update stock levels for electrical, mechanical, and fabric maintenance materials.
 
* Carry out regular stock checks and full inventory audits.
 
* Ensure the correct labelling, storage, and safe handling of all stock items.
 
* Identify shortages or surpluses and take corrective actions as needed.
 
* Carry out weekly audits of Vans to ensure adequate stock levels and gain insight on frequently used items for safety stocks control.
 
* Work with the Operations Manager to request purchase orders for materials, consumables, and tools in line with internal procedures.
 
* Ensure all materials meet required specifications and quality standards in accordance with the teams requirements.
 
* Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and fabric maintenance teams to understand stock usage and future requirements.
 
* Support the planning of maintenance tasks by ensuring required materials are available in advance.
 
* Ensure all materials meet required specifications and quality standards in accordance with the teams requirements.
 
* Update digital stock management systems, ensuring accurate data entry.
 
* Maintain delivery records, supplier information, and stock transaction logs.
 
* Produce reports on usage, stock levels, and forecasted needs when required.
What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?
 
* Proven experience in stock control, stores management, or inventory coordination.
 
* Good understanding of materials used in electrical, mechanical, and fabric trades.
 
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
 
* Ability to work accurately with high attention to detail whilst under pressure.
 
* Competent IT skills, including stock management systems and Microsoft Office.
 
* Proactive and self motivated, with good problem solving skills.
 
* Customer focused approach to support internal trade teams.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates