Inventory Control Assistant

Adecco Portugal; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Portugal is recruiting on behalf of a Birmingham-based client for a Material Handler/Inventory Control Assistant. The role focuses on accuracy in stock counts, cycle counting, and locating items within temperature-controlled warehouse areas.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:00, with a 3-month temporary contract and an hourly rate of £13.53. The environment requires attention to detail, manual handling, and adherence to PPE guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Inventory counting

Attention to detail

Manual handling

Job description

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

• 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!

Company Culture

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.