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.

  • 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
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Stock control assistants typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.

As a Stock control assistant you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    25,970 GBP *
    per year
    13,500 GBP
    30,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    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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    Salary over time for Stock control assistant

    Salary for this role has increased over time
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    Future outlook for Stock control assistants

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    3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    60% chance of automation in the future

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    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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    Things to highlight for your Stock control assistant interview

    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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