Goods-In & Inventory Operative — Cross-Train & Grow

CV Locator; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Locator is seeking a proactive Goods-In Operative to join our busy manufacturing site in Sutton Coldfield. This role offers variety and genuine opportunities to learn across manufacturing operations, rather than standing at a loading bay all day.

You will manage inbound freight, perform stock counts, inspections, enforce 5S, and support other departments when quieter. You will use WMS and standard IT tools such as MS Word/Excel/Outlook to keep data accurate and up-to-date.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience as Warehouse/Goods-In Operative.
• Strong stock control background and inventory management.
• Good IT skills with MS Word/Excel/Outlook; familiarity with WMS.
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization abilities; works well under pressure.
• Proactive and willing to cross-train across departments and learn new areas.
• 5S workplace organization awareness.
• Experience with loading doors and loading bays is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Goods-In & Inventory: Manage inbound freight and inventory levels; reconcile data with WMS.
• In-Goods inspections: Random and batch inspections of selected commodities.
• Stock Control: Lead regular stock-taking and documentation.
• Health & Safety: Promote high H&S standards and complete MHE checklists; report incidents.
• Housekeeping: Maintain high standards of workplace organization (5S).
• Cross-Training & Growth: Assist other departments and learn additional business areas when deliveries are quiet.

Skills

Stock control

WMS familiarity

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Organization

Time management

Prioritization

Cross-training willingness

5S

Loading bay operations

Safety awareness

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

CV Locator is seeking a proactive Goods-In Operative to join our busy manufacturing site in Sutton Coldfield. This role offers variety and genuine opportunities to learn across manufacturing operations, rather than standing at a loading bay all day.

You will manage inbound freight, perform stock counts, inspections, enforce 5S, and support other departments when quieter. You will use WMS and standard IT tools such as MS Word/Excel/Outlook to keep data accurate and up-to-date.