Retail Stock Auditor
About the role...
Are you ready to play a key role in ensuring accuracy and excellence across our retail stores? We’re looking for a passionate Retail Stock Auditor to join our dynamic Stock Taking Team.
Based in Ireland, you’ll also have the opportunity to support our stores across the North of the UK, so a willingness and ability to travel is essential.
In this exciting field-based role, you’ll take ownership of delivering precise and efficient stock takes, maintaining the highest standards, and supporting teams to strengthen stock integrity throughout the region.
Flexibility is key. You’ll thrive in a role that involves travel and variable working patterns, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
If you’re detail-driven, organised, and eager to make a difference in a fast-paced retail environment, we’d love to hear from you!
We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:
Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.
Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Why choose us?
- Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
- Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
- Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
- Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
- Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
- My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
- Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
- Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
- Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.
Your Impact and Responsibilities…
As a Retail Stock Auditor, you will:
• Carry out accurate and timely stocktakes across stores using handheld devices and internal systems.
• Collaborate with store teams to minimise disruption, ensure compliance, and maintain preparation standards.
• Investigate and escalate stock discrepancies or anomalies, acting as the main contact for stocktake-related queries.
• Provide feedback to management on stockroom organisation, risks, and process improvements.
• Support wider retail activities such as compliance audits, health & safety checks, store investigations, and post-stocktake reviews.
Skills and Knowledge…
We’re looking for individuals who can bring:
• Proven experience in stocktaking, inventory management, or stock control (retail background advantageous).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage tight deadlines effectively.
• Proficient in using handheld scanning devices and stock management systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and adaptable, with resilience, proactivity, and a full UK driving licence for travel.
About us...
Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 700 stores and nearly 13000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.
At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.
Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.
We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!