Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: £15.00 - £18.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (flexibility required to meet business needs)
Contract: Temporary – 6 Months
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Inventory Controller to join a well-established and established business in Northamptonshire on a 6-month temporary contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong stock control, goods in, and goods out experience to play a key role in ensuring inventory accuracy and supporting the smooth operation of a busy warehouse and distribution environment.
The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organised, and confident working with warehouse management systems, stock investigations, and reporting processes.
Benefits of Joining Us
* Competitive hourly rate of £15.00 - £18.00 per hour
* Monday to Friday working pattern
* Opportunity to work with a leading business in the region
* Friendly and supportive working environment
* Valuable experience within a fast-paced warehouse operation
* On-site parking
Main Responsibilities
* Manage and maintain accurate stock control processes.
* Monitor and process all Goods In and Goods Out transactions.
* Ensure inventory records are accurately updated within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
* Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies in a timely manner.
* Conduct regular cycle counts and stock audits.
* Support warehouse operations with inventory-related queries.
* Produce and maintain accurate stock and performance reports.
* Liaise with warehouse, transport, procurement, and customer service teams to ensure inventory accuracy.
* Monitor stock movements and identify opportunities for process improvements.
* Ensure all inventory procedures comply with company policies and health & safety requirements.
* Assist with customer stock counts and periodic stock takes.
* Support operational teams during peak periods when required.
Skills & Experience Required
* Previous experience working as an Inventory Controller, Stock Controller, Inventory Administrator, or similar role.
* Strong Goods In and Goods Out experience is essential.
* Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Experience with a program called Wingman or Epicore would be an advantage
* Excellent stock control and inventory management knowledge.
* Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
* Flexible and proactive approach to work.
* Experience within a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment is highly desirable.
* MHE/FLT licences would be advantageous but are not essential.
Additional Information
This position is offered on a 6-month temporary basis and is available for an immediate start. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
For further information please contact Wayne – on the email address above
Or call us on Kettering (phone number removed)
This role offers an immediate start – So ideally you’ll be able to start straight away
Salary description
£15.00 - £18.00 per year