Inventory Operator

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Inventory Operator handling physical and system-based inventory checks for logistics company. Support stock accuracy through various inventory checks and investigations on the warehouse floor.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeNorthampton • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Actively work on the warehouse floor to maintain a good understanding of processes and stock movement.
Carry out PI counts, recounts, stock record checks and other scheduled inventory checks as instructed.
Ensure locked inventory is checked and managed in line with site process, including regular checks at least every two hours or as required.
Investigate and clear auto-generated stock checks, escalating unresolved issues to the Inventory Team Leader.
Investigate warehouse queries, stock discrepancies, nil picks, short picks, unidentified inventory and stock not found issues.
Complete physical checks including adjacent location checks, empty location checks, batch/serial/expiry checks and system checks.
Gather clear evidence to support stock adjustments, client claims, recounts and discrepancy investigations before action is taken.
Complete spot checks on picking and goods-in activities where required and trained.
Investigate reasons for unidentified inventory and support return-to-stock activity where instructed.
Ensure stock is checked against the correct SKU, batch, serial, expiry, condition code, UOM and location where applicable.
Ensure stock is held in appropriate zones and raise any storage or location concerns to the Inventory Team Leader.
Provide assistance with QC checks, VAS work or operational support where requested and trained
Raise repeated issues or improvement ideas to the Inventory Team Leader, but do not own reporting, process design or client escalation unless authorised.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Good attention to detail and accuracy when counting, checking and recording stock.
Able to follow instructions, processes and investigation standards consistently.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work on the warehouse floor and understand operational processes.
Basic Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Outlook.
Experience using WMS systems such as CargoWrite or RedPrairie, or willingness to learn.
Professional approach to stock accuracy, safety, housekeeping and customer requirements
Previous stock control, warehouse, inventory or investigatory experience is beneficial
CargoWrite / RedPrairie experience or WMS Basic training is advantageous
Experience completing PI counts, stock checks or warehouse discrepancy investigations-desirable
MHE experience or licences such as RT, HLOP, MEWP or VNA are desirable but not essential.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars
Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Inventory ChecksPI CountsStock Record ChecksWarehouse Discrepancy InvestigationsStock AdjustmentsSKU ManagementBatch/Serial/Expiry ChecksMHE OperationWMS Basic TrainingOperational Support

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAttention to DetailAbility to Follow Instructions

Certifications

MHE LicensesRTHLOPMEWPVNA