Stock Controller
Balfour Beatty Plc
Manage plant and logistics stock, conduct inventories and support compliance.
14 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
26,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Support services
Infrastructure investments
Project management
Engineering
Asset operation and maintenance
Infrastructure financing
Rail construction
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Off-site solutions
Pipe fabrication and installation
Infrastructure Investments
Construction Services
Support Services
Civil engineering
Building
Role
What you would be doing
stock management
purchase orders
inventory counts
system audits
on/off hire
reporting
- Resolving stock issues, including procurement and transactional movements.
- Assisting in creating purchase orders for new stock in line with company procedures.
- Ensuring all work complies with Company Safety Rules, Health & Safety Legislation, and Environmental Standards.
- Supporting IT system audits, GRN coordination, PAT testing, and calibration.
- Coordinating and accurately managing stock, ensuring all procedures are followed.
- Completing regular physical inventory (PI) counts in the Stores, Workshop, and Yard locations, and investigating stock variances to resolution (around 50% of daily duties).
- Ensuring all orders are received within SLAs and following up with suppliers as needed.
- Managing On/Off Hire transactions and work card processing.
- Maintaining and updating computerised stock control records.
- Liaising with internal and external customers to respond to stock requests and queries.
- Providing support to the Systems & Compliance Manager and producing ad hoc management reports.
What you bring
inventory management
lean
warehouse ops
teamwork
ms 365
flt licence
- Experience in inventory management and stock control, with knowledge of “lean” techniques desirable.
- Good understanding of stores/warehouse operations.
- Excellent team working and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with plant & logistic service teams, suppliers, internal and external customers, and management.
- Competence in MS 365 platforms (Excel, Word, Outlook) and stock management systems.
- Reach and FLT licence advantageous.
- Experience working in both stores/warehouse and office environments.
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
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Company
Overview
1909
Year Founded
The company was established in 1909, marking the beginning of its infrastructure legacy.
£10 billion
Annual Revenues
The company generated around £10 billion in revenue during the 2024 financial year.
FTSE 250
Stock Exchange Ranking
The company is listed among the top 250 firms on the FTSE Stock Exchange.
- It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities.
- Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades.
- Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency.
- An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.
- They focus on creating customer value and driving continuous improvement.
- They are distinguished by their highly skilled colleagues and partners.
- They deliver on their promises and prioritize doing the right thing.
- They prioritize personal safety above all else.
- They act responsibly to protect and enhance the planet and society.
- They foster a culture of positive communication.
- They collaborate tirelessly with their team and partners.
- They encourage growth and development continuously.
- They are committed to making a meaningful impact.
- They value every individual and their contributions.
Net Zero by 2045 & 2050
Emissions Reduction Targets
Aiming to achieve net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.
50% Emissions Cut by 2030
Carbon Reduction Goal
Joined the UN Race to Zero, committing to halve 2020 carbon emissions by 2030.
40% Waste Reduction
UK Waste Intensity Target
Achieved a 40% reduction in UK waste intensity in 2023.
£3B Social Value by 2025
Community Investment Goal
Aiming to create £3 billion of UK social value by 2025, accelerated from the original 2030 target.
- Over 300 people trained in Carbon Literacy by December 2023; 75% of UK highways procurement team completed Carbon Conscious Procurement training
- Joined the UN Race to Zero – achieving net zero by 2050
- Joined Cement 2 Zero trial to develop zero-emission cement, backed by £6.5 million government funding
- First construction company to secure Scottish Government funding to retrofit fleet to dual-fuel, aiming for ~40% carbon reduction per vehicle
60% by 2030
Minority Ethnic & Black Representation
Target to increase representation of Minority Ethnic and Black colleagues in the UK workforce by 60% from the 2021 baseline.
50% by 2030
Female Colleagues
Target to increase representation of female colleagues in the UK workforce by 50% from the 2021 baseline.
- Board‑level sponsorship for equality, diversity & inclusion by Group CEO Leo Quinn
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