We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

We're the largest port operator in the U.K. managing 21 ports around the country, all of which helps to support 119,000 jobs and contribute £7.5 billion to the economy every year, as we handle £150 billion of trade. Our Southampton port is the largest export port in the UK providing a critical link to our goal of Keeping Britain Trading! Annually we handle 900,000 vehicles, accepting 2 million cruise passengers, and handle exports in excess of £40Bn through the 2nd largest container terminal in the UK. 

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Our Stock Control team play a critical role in ensuring our operational and engineering teams have the correct equipment and resources in place to maintain our capabilities to run the port successfully. We're currently looking to recruit an experienced Stock Controller ideally from an Engineering background to join our small team. Working a shift from 0930 - 1800 Monday through Thursday and 0930 - 1700 on Fridays, you'll be responsible for managing stock levels, carrying out stock takes, ensuring all equipment, PPE and parts are logged correctly and ordered with enough time to allow the team to carry out their work. 

Key Responsibilities
•    To initiate and instigate the purchasing and replenishment of the Engineering stores at the Port of Southampton, and control this process ensuring stock levels are maintained and within budget,
•    To carry out monthly & annual stock takes to ensure stock levels are maintained and acted upon, ensuring shelf life, batch life and stock quality checks are completed
•    Full interaction with the procurement and stock systems and liaising with group procurement, to ensure knowledge of procurement policies & procedures remain up-to-date. This will involve assisting with the review of existing procurement procedures ensuring they are still fit for purpose and continue to meet the needs of the business,
•    Processing orders on procurement system, and sending off to suppliers as and when appropriate, ensuring orders are processed in a timely manner and recorded correctly on the stock control system
•    To be responsible for the supply, issuing and renewal of all PPE across all departments within the Port of Southampton. This will involve liaising with departmental managers, ensuring the effective supply of PPE, whilst also ensuring it remains within budget and compliance with Health & Safety and procurement policies & procedures are adhered to,
•    Ownership of the fuel store and storage tanks and the ongoing management and issuing of the fuel tags for the members of the Maintenance, Operations & Stevedores teams,
 

Skills & Experience
•    Must be IT literate, working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to pick up new systems easily. Some experience with CMMS or SAP is desirable
•    Good communication skills, able to communicate with staff at all levels and suppliers.
•    Well organised, analytical, and focused on exception customer service.
•    Full driving licence
•    Hold a current Forklift Licence (Desired)
•    Experience in a similar Engineering Stores environment

Why should you make ABP your first Port of call?
•    Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade
•    Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
•    You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected
•    Receive competitive salary and benefits package
•    Get support for training, personal development and further education
•    Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.