Stock Controller, Watford, £12.75ph

Immediate start, 1-3 months, Temporary

Are you highly motivated by the knowledge that your work directly improves patient pathways? We’re looking for a Stock Controller to support the smooth running of the pathology lab — ensuring they have the supplies they need, exactly when they need them.

In this vital role, you’ll keep the laboratory moving by coordinating orders, maintaining stock, and responding quickly requests, helping reduce downtime and support exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage and maintain pathology supplies across all wards
• Act as the first point of contact for all supply-related queries
• Provide hands-on support to staff in keeping essential items available and organised
• Process client requests using online order systems
• Track deliveries from internal drivers and external couriers
• Expedite urgent orders, resolve supply issues, and support the warehouse team with returns and complaints
• Maintain stockrooms and ensure optimal stock levels
• Rotate and replenish items efficiently
• Work closely with Services Helpdesk, Warehouse Teams and Support Officers via phone and email
• Use internal ticketing systems to log, assign and manage tasks
• Ensure supply management systems are updated for accurate billing
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly reports for stakeholders
• Escalate important issues and collaborate with managers to improve service delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a healthcare setting and familiarity with healthcare supplies or stock control
• Ability to commute to Watford
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator in both written and spoken English
• Able to prioritise, multitask and remain calm under pressure
• A team player who can also work independently
• Professional, friendly, punctual and customer‑focused
• Competent with Microsoft Office and basic keyboard skills
• Committed to confidentiality and quality standards

Apply now for immediate consideration

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Contact information

Jo Learmonth