Hands-On Rail Inventory & Tooling Controller

TXM Recruit; Derby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a specialist in railway maintenance and engineering, is seeking an Inventory & Tooling Controller to support stores, inventory and materials management. This hands-on role involves stock control, goods inwards/dispatch, tooling management and workshop support to ensure materials are available when required and processes are safe and efficient.

Contract: 3 months, 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri 07:00-15:30.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or equivalent.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Valid reach and counterbalance forklift licences.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store and issue materials with accurate stock records.
• Maintain stock levels, locations and normal stock checks.
• Coordinate return of materials for repair, overhaul, calibration or replacement.
• Prepare, package and dispatch materials and orders with required documentation.
• Load/unload deliveries using forklift; ensure safe handling and storage.
• Keep stores/workshop area clean, organised and safe.
• Update inventory records and material transactions in the MRP system.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve material and quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement in materials management.
• Occasional delivery driving and general workshop maintenance.
• Follow all health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Problem solving

Hands-on

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Forklift licences

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Our client, a specialist in railway maintenance and engineering, is seeking an Inventory & Tooling Controller to support stores, inventory and materials management. This hands-on role involves stock control, goods inwards/dispatch, tooling management and workshop support to ensure materials are available when required and processes are safe and efficient.

Contract: 3 months, 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri 07:00-15:30.