Gunroom, Stock and Fulfilment Assistant
Blue Fieldsports | Near Corhampton, Hampshire
Blue Fieldsports is looking for a practical, organised and detail-focused person to join our team near Corhampton, Hampshire.
We are a Registered Firearms Dealer, gun shop and gunsmith supplying firearms, ammunition, optics, specialist parts
and shooting accessories. We also provide bespoke rifle builds, servicing, RFD transfers, US imports and other shooting-related services.
This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day running of our gunroom, stock operation and online order fulfilment. A large part of the job will involve receiving and organising products, maintaining accurate stock records, preparing customer orders and helping to keep the gunroom running efficiently.
The Role
Goods In and Stock Control
- Receive deliveries from suppliers and check items against purchase orders, order confirmations and delivery paperwork.
- Book incoming products into our stock-management system accurately, including serial numbers and other identifying details where applicable.
- Check quantities, product details, prices and condition, and report damaged, incorrect or missing items.
- Label, organise and store products in the correct locations, keeping shelves, storage areas and the gunroom tidy and secure.
- Carry out periodic stock counts, reconcile physical stock against system records and help investigate discrepancies.
- Monitor stock levels against agreed reordering rules and flag products that require replenishment.
- Raise supplier purchase orders, check order confirmations and monitor outstanding, back-ordered and overdue items.
- Source specialist products and parts from UK and overseas suppliers, including items ordered on behalf of individual customers.
Products and Website Listings
- Help maintain accurate product and stock information in Odoo and on our website.
- Research products and keep descriptions, specifications, availability and pricing accurate and up to date.
- Photograph products, carry out basic image editing and publish complete listings with the relevant specifications and information.
- Create or update product records, categories, images, prices and other website fields where required.
- Assemble, label and package manufactured or own-brand products ready for retail sale.
Orders and Dispatch
- Pick, check, pack and dispatch website and telephone orders using an accurate working knowledge of storage locations and stock organisation.
- Generate and print product, price, address and shipping labels.
- Produce delivery paperwork and arrange collections with approved couriers.
- Check customer certificates, licences and associated documentation, escalate any uncertainty, and process transactions in accordance with company procedures.
- Assist with sales orders, customer collections, RFD transfers and the booking-in of firearms for servicing or workshop work.
Customers and Events
- Help customers by telephone, email and in person when required, providing a positive, practical and professional service.
- Pass technical, licensing or gunsmithing enquiries to the appropriate member of the team.
- Assist at Blue Rifle & Pistol Club shoots and other events, including welcoming attendees, helping customers and supporting qualified instructors and event staff within your training and competence.
- Maintain clear internal notes, checklists and compliance-sensitive records.
- Assist with other practical gunroom, stock and administrative duties as needed.
Firearms, ammunition and controlled products must be handled and recorded in accordance with our procedures. Full training
will be provided, and you will not be expected to work beyond your knowledge, training or authority.
What You Will Need
Previous shooting-industry experience would be useful, but it is not essential. Accuracy, reliability and willingness to learn
are more important.
Essential
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A practical, methodical and organised approach.
- Confidence using computers and stock-management systems.
- The ability to follow established procedures and checklists.
- Good written and spoken communication.
- The ability to check paperwork, quantities, identifying details and product information carefully.
- A responsible attitude towards firearms, ammunition, security and record keeping.
- Comfort handling firearms and ammunition after appropriate training and in accordance with company procedures.
- The ability to work independently while knowing when to ask for help.
- A helpful and professional approach to customers and suppliers.
- The willingness to carry out practical, repetitive and administrative work.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
Useful but not essential
- Experience in a gun shop, RFD, armoury, shooting ground, workshop or outdoor retailer.
- Experience with goods-in, warehousing, order fulfilment, purchasing or stock control.
- Knowledge of firearms, ammunition, optics, accessories or UK shooting sports.
- Experience with Odoo or another ERP, stock-control or e-commerce system.
- Experience processing and dispatching online orders.
- Experience creating or maintaining website product listings.
- Basic product-photography and image-editing experience.
- Familiarity with courier-booking and delivery systems.
- A full UK driving licence, particularly if assisting with stock movements or events.
- A shotgun certificate or firearm certificate.
The Person We Are Looking For
The right person will:
- Check details rather than guess.
- Take pride in keeping products and work areas properly organised.
- Understand that small stock or record-keeping errors can cause significant problems.
- Be comfortable carrying out routine tasks consistently and accurately.
Enjoy learning about specialist and technical products.
- Be willing to ask questions when unsure.
- Communicate clearly with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
- Remain calm and methodical when the gunroom is busy.
- Be dependable, trustworthy and conscious of security.
- Be happy to help wherever needed within a small specialist business.
Location and Working Arrangements
The role is based at our premises near Corhampton, Hampshire. Customer visits are generally by appointment.
The position is primarily premises-based and will involve working in the gunroom, stock areas and office. Duties include
repetitive stock handling, packing, light product assembly, and lifting or moving boxes and products within reasonable
workplace limits.
Some occasional weekend or out-of-hours work may be required for club shoots and other events. Any such
requirements will be discussed as part of the role's working arrangements.
Training
Training will be provided in:
- Our stock, order and purchasing systems.
- Odoo and website administration.
- Goods-in and order-dispatch procedures.
- Product photography and listing workflows.
- Product categories and shooting terminology.
- Firearms and ammunition handling and record-keeping requirements.
- RFD transfers and workshop booking procedures.
- Supplier sourcing and import processes.
- Club-shoot and event-support procedures where relevant.
- Internal security and compliance procedures.
You will not be expected to provide technical, legal, licensing, instructional or gunsmithing advice beyond your
competence. We would always rather you ask and get the right answer than guess.
How to Apply
It would be helpful if you could tell us about any experience you have with:
- Stock control, warehousing or goods-in.
- Picking, packing or dispatching customer orders.
- Product photography, listings or e-commerce.
- Supplier purchasing or sourcing products from overseas.
- Firearms or shooting sports.
- Technical or specialist products.
- Customer service or supporting events.
- E-commerce or stock-management systems.
- Accurate or compliance-sensitive record keeping.
Previous firearms-industry experience is welcome, but attitude, accuracy, reliability and willingness to learn are what matter most.
Apply here: https://www.bluefieldsports.co.uk/jobs/gunroom-stock-fulfilment-assistant
Pay: From £25,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
