About Us
We are Cooksongold, and we’ve been proudly supporting jewellers since 1918, with everything from precious metals to jewellery tools. We are part of HM Precious Metals, one of Europe's largest refiners and processors of precious metals.
Based in the heart of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter with a store in London’s Hatton Garden, we are a friendly, well-established and expanding business of 270 dedicated employees.
We are highly rated by our customers - we were awarded a Feefo Trusted Platinum Service Award in 2024 and 2025, and we recently won Jewellery Supplier of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards 2025.
It’s an exciting time to join us! We are continuing to invest in our jewellery operation and explore new markets for precious metal.
We currently have a vacancy for a Metal Control Assistant.
The Role
As our Metal Control Assistant you will support the Metal Control function by accurately handling, monitoring and recording all precious-metal movements. Assist with stock-takes, investigate discrepancies, and maintain high standards of security and compliance. The role is critical for maintaining metal accuracy, traceability and operational integrity across the site.
Key Responsibilities
• Record all metal movements accurately on the ERP system.
• Weigh, label and securely store all incoming and outgoing precious metal where needed.
• Ensure correct documentation and signatures are completed for all transactions.
• Assist with stock taking, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Support the Metal Control Supervisor with reporting, audits and investigations
About you
• Proven experience in a production/Engineering environment.
• Ability to follow processes and procedures accurately and with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Benefits
We offer a well-balanced working environment with a competitive salary package and excellent benefits which support employees at every stage of their career.
Metal Control Assistant
Birmingham |
Employer: Cookson Precious Metals Ltd
Sector/Specialism: Manufacturing & Production
