Inventory Control Assistant

Material Handler/Inventory Control Assistant Location: Edgbaston Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: £13.53 Contract Length: 3 months Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:00 Our client is seeking a…

Pay rate £13.53/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 26 October 2026

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Material Handler/Inventory Control Assistant

Location: Edgbaston
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: £13.53
Contract Length: 3 months
Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:00

Our client is seeking a dedicated Material Handler/Inventory Control Assistant to support their operations in Birmingham. This exciting opportunity is ideal for individuals with a strong background in inventory control and logistics, ready to contribute to a dynamic team within the life sciences sector!

Key Responsibilities:
As a Material Handler, the primary focus will be on warehouse and logistics activities, including:

Completing daily cycle-count lists efficiently.
Physically locating and accurately counting inventory items.
Verifying part numbers and storage locations to ensure accuracy.
Recording physical count quantities and performing recounts as necessary.
Flagging discrepancies for prompt investigation and resolution.
Checking stock-location accuracy and identifying misplaced or incorrectly labelled inventory.
Supporting inventory clean-up and location-control activities.
Assisting with physical inventory and audit preparation tasks.
Collaborating with the inventory team to maintain routine inventory-control tasks. Requirements:

Previous experience in inventory counting is essential.
A strong attention to detail and accuracy is crucial.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, while adhering to manual-handling requirements.Work Environment:

The role involves working in various warehouse/storage areas, including environments with temperature-controlled storage (e.g., freezers at -20 degrees and cold rooms +2 - +8).
Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided, including safety shoes and hi-vis attire where necessary.If you possess the skills and experience required and are ready to make a significant impact in a temporary role, this could be the perfect fit. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your career in the life sciences industry!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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