Contact Reed
Reed
Inventory Controller
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Contact Reed
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Salary
- 12.71 - 12.71 GBP Hourly
- Recruiter
- Reed
- Closes
- 20 Aug 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Freelance
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Location: NorthamptonshirePay Rate: GBP12.71 per hourHours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (37.5 hours per week)Start Date: Immediate Start AvailableContract: Temporary
We are currently recruiting for a Inventory Controller to join a well-established manufacturing site in Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in stores, stock control, inventory management, warehouse operations, or manufacturing environments.
As a key member of the onsite team, you will play an important role in ensuring production and engineering departments have the parts, tools, consumables, PPE, and materials required to keep operations running smoothly. Full training will be provided, making this a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to further develop their skills within a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Attend daily and weekly production and engineering meetings to understand operational priorities.Manage and maintain onsite stores and inventory processes.Monitor stock levels and ensure critical items are always available.Prepare and follow up on quotations and stock requests where required.Deliver excellent customer service to internal stakeholders and site personnel.Work closely with engineering, procurement, and facilities teams.Ensure stores management processes are followed consistently.Support stock checks, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy.Plan and manage stock levels in line with site requirements.Identify opportunities for cost savings, stock optimisation, and process improvements.Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience in a Stores Operative, Stores Person, Stock Controller, Inventory Controller, Stock Checker, Warehouse Operative, or similar role.Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, MRO, PPE, warehouse, or trade counter environment is advantageous.Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.Good communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.Basic IT skills and experience using stock management systems would be beneficial.Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.What We Offer
Immediate start available.Monday to Friday working pattern - no weekends.Full training and ongoing support.Opportunity to work within a professional manufacturing environment.If you have experience in stores, inventory control, stock management, warehouse operations, or manufacturing support and are looking for your next opportunity - Apply Now
Ad ID: 5418696045
Stay Safe
"Only access Gumtree from gumtree.com and do not follow links sent by other users"
"Share photos and ask lots of questions about the items you are buying and selling"
"If an ad or reply sounds too good to be true, it probably is"
"Use the 'Reply to ad' button for your safety and privacy"
"Don't reply to email addresses hidden in text and pictures"
"Beware of fake Gumtree, eBay or escrow sites and invoices"
1 of 6
