Despatch Stock Controller

Salary/Rate:£13.89 - 13.89 per hour
Job type:Temporary
Town/City:Burntwood
County:Staffordshire
Sector:Warehouse & Logistics
Job ref:321407
Post Date:November 12, 2026
Short description:
AM2PM are recruiting for a reliable and organised Despatch Stock Controller / Parcel Despatch Operator on behalf of their client in the Burntwood, WS7 area. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing stock within the despatch area, preparing customer orders for dispatch and ensuring parcels and goods are picked, packed and shipped accurately and efficiently.
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About the Role

Despatch Stock Controller 

AM2PM are recruiting for a reliable and organised Despatch Stock Controller / Parcel Despatch Operator for our client based in the Burntwood WS7 area. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing stock within the despatch area, preparing customer orders for dispatch and ensuring parcels and goods are picked, packed and shipped accurately and efficiently. This is a hands-on role requiring someone with good attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to work in a busy warehouse and despatch environment.

Location: Burntwood, Staffordshire

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Pay Rate:£13.89 per hour

 Hours: 37 hours per week

- Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 3:00pm

- Friday: 6:00am - 12:00pm

 

Key Responsibilities of a Despatch Stock Controller:

- Controlling and monitoring stock within the despatch area.

- Checking stock levels and ensuring inventory records are accurate.

- Picking and preparing customer orders for despatch.

- Packing parcels securely and correctly for shipment.

- Arranging and processing parcel collections with courier companies.

- Producing despatch paperwork, labels and delivery documentation.

- Ensuring all goods are checked against orders before leaving the site.

- Loading and unloading deliveries when required.

- Carrying out stock checks and investigating discrepancies.

- Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised despatch and warehouse area.

- Operating a forklift truck occasionally, as required.

- Following all company health and safety procedures.

- There will also be occasional requirements to operate a Forklift Truck (FLT) to support warehouse and despatch operations.

 

Skills and Experience Required for a Despatch Stock Controller:

 

- Previous experience in a warehouse, stock control or despatch role would be advantageous.

- Good organisational and time-management skills.

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

- Basic computer skills and confidence using stock control systems.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- A flexible and proactive approach to work.

- Good communication skills.

- FLT licence and previous experience would be beneficial.

 

Benefits for a Despatch Stock Controller:

 

- £13.89 per hour.

- 37 hours per week.

- Consistent early-start working hours.

- Monday to Friday working pattern.

- Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.

- Immediate start available.

 

We are looking for someone dependable, hardworking and methodical who takes pride in ensuring customer orders are processed accurately and dispatched on time. Someone with previous warehouse or despatch experience, stock control knowledge and occasional FLT experience would be ideally suited to this position.

If you are interested in the above Despatch Stock Controller role, please click apply.

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