Current Vacancies
Join the H V Wooding Team
At H V Wooding, we’re always interested in hearing from talented people who share our passion for precision engineering and high-quality manufacturing. Whether your background is in CNC machining, toolmaking, presswork, wire erosion, or office-based support, we’re keen to connect with individuals who take pride in their work and want to grow with a long-established British manufacturer.
We offer a supportive, family-run environment where teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement are central to everything we do. Our apprentices and experienced engineers work side-by-side to deliver components for world-class customers in sectors such as automotive, renewable energy, and power distribution. We’re proud to support skills development in the local community through our long-standing apprenticeship programme. We encourage applications from people at all stages of their careers who are eager to learn and contribute to our continued success in precision manufacturing.
If you don’t see a vacancy listed right now, please keep checking back as new opportunities appear throughout the year. You’re also welcome to send a speculative CV and covering letter to sales@hvwooding.co.uk – we review every application carefully and keep details on file for future openings.
CURRENT VACANCIES
=============================================================
GOODS IN STORES / STOCK CONTROLLER
Vacancy added 20/10/2025
H V Wooding is a well-established, industry-leading UK sub-contract manufacturer based in Hythe, Kent. We have over 50 years of experience in the production of high-specification components, including copper & aluminium busbars, switchgear, core packs & motor laminations
We are looking for a Goods Inwards Stores / Stock Controller to start as soon as possible.
The main duties will include –
- Ensuring accurate receipts of sub-contracted orders and general consumables.
- Distribution of purchased items within the business.
- Help to maintain accurate stock levels of work in progress and bought-in components.
- Assisting Production cells in maintaining accurate stock records.
- To assist in Despatch of finished goods as and when required
- To cover for raw material stores during holiday periods.
You will need to have –
- Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Good level of computer literacy, previous use of computer-based stock control systems
- Attention to detail and adaptable to changing situations
- Have a methodical & flexible approach to your work.
- Good level of communication skills, approachable and open to learning
Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial, including forklift and side loader operation, although full training will be given to the right applicant.
Benefits
- You will receive a competitive hourly rate and friendly working conditions in a well established family run company. Onsite parking is free and we are close to regular bus routes through Hythe.
- We offer a quarterly performance bonus, contributory pension scheme and holiday entitlement that increases with your length of service.
- Standard working week of 39 hours, with a 1pm finish every Friday.
To apply
Please send your application as soon as possible, in writing to Leo Carlile
Email : lcarlile@hvwooding.co.uk
=============================================================