Inventory Controller

Barker Ross are currently recruiting for an Inventory Controller to join a busy warehouse operation based in the Coalville (LE67) area. This is initially a 6 month placement supporting the existing Stock Team, with the…

Pay rate £13.70/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 1 September 2026

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Barker Ross are currently recruiting for an Inventory Controller to join a busy warehouse operation based in the Coalville (LE67) area.

This is initially a 6 month placement supporting the existing Stock Team, with the potential for a long term Stock Controller opportunity for the right candidate who demonstrates the required skills and performance.

The working hours for the Inventory Controller position are Monday to Friday, 06:00 till 14:00.

Some flexibility around working days may be considered for the right candidate.

The pay rate for this role is £13.70 per hour.

Job Duties:

· Carrying out regular inventory and stock checks within a busy warehouse environment
· Ensuring all pallets received onto site are correctly receipted within the system
· Checking that pallets are scanned accurately into the correct racking locations
· Searching for and identifying pallets that have been incorrectly scanned or located
· Investigating stock discrepancies and inventory issues
· Resolving stock location and system discrepancies
· Maintaining accurate stock records across the warehouse
· Working closely with the Stock Team and warehouse operation to resolve inventory issues
· Using warehouse systems to track, locate and verify stock
· Supporting periodic stock counts and inventory checks
· Ensuring a high level of accuracy across all stock movements
· Other stock and inventory duties as reasonably required

The ideal candidate will have:

· Previous experience carrying out stock counts or periodic inventory checks within a busy warehouse
· Previous experience within a Stock Controller, Inventory Controller or similar warehouse stock role
· Good warehouse systems knowledge and confidence working with WMS systems
· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
· Strong problem solving skills with the ability to investigate stock discrepancies
· Good computer and systems skills
· Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
· Experience working within a fast paced warehouse environment
· Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with warehouse and stock teams
· MHE experience would be beneficial but is not essential

Additional Benefits:

· Weekly pay
· Monday to Friday working pattern
· Day shift, 06:00 till 14:00
· Immediate start available
· 6 month placement
· Potential long term Stock Controller opportunity
· Access to further training
· Onsite car park

How to Apply for the Inventory Controller position:

In the first instance, please forward your CV. For more information or to fast track your application today, call (phone number removed).

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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