Stock control assistant | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Stock control assistants keep track of stock levels and make sure there are enough supplies to meet customer demand.

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Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or on

Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or on computer.
Mark stock items, using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.
Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.
Dispose of damaged or defective items, or return them to vendors.
Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Recommend disposal of excess, defective, or obsolete stock.
Keep records on the use or damage of stock or stock-handling equipment.
Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or issued.
Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location, based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities.
Compile, review, and maintain data from contracts, purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents to assess supply needs.
Prepare products, supplies, equipment, or other items for use by adjusting, repairing or assembling them, as necessary.
Determine sequence and release of back orders according to stock availability.
Confer with engineering and purchasing personnel and vendors regarding stock procurement and availability.
Purchase new or additional stock, or prepare documents that provide for such purchases.
Advise retail customers or internal users on the appropriateness of parts, supplies, or materials requested.

Average salary
25,970 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Stock control assistant

26,773 GBP
24,171 GBP

Average salary for part-time Stock control assistant

Average salary for full-time Stock control assistant

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11,552 GBP
11,594 GBP
11,490 GBP

25,970 GBP
24,171 GBP
26,773 GBP

Salary over time for Stock control assistant

Salary for this role has increased over time

22,919 GBP
22,858 GBP
23,145 GBP
23,263 GBP
23,849 GBP
24,952 GBP
25,970 GBP
26,417 GBP
28,358 GBP

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Future outlook for Stock control assistants

Balanced outlook

79 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

3% yearly wage growth (on average)

Balanced outlook

60% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Stock control assistant and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

70% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
17% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
7% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

You'll usually need GCSEs in English and maths to apply directly for jobs. Experience in retail or warehouse work may give you an advantage.

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Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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