Inventory/ Stock Controller

Siamo Recruitment a division of Siamo Group; Renhold; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Siamo Bedford advertises a temporary Inventory/Stock Controller role in Bedford. The rate is £13.50 per hour, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm.

You will own stock accuracy, reconcile levels and ensure all movements are recorded accurately to keep inventory reliable and compliant with safety standards. Working closely with warehouse colleagues, you will update systems, raise discrepancies, run basic stock reports and support continuous improvement of stock control processes in a busy distribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stock control, inventory or warehouse administration.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident numerical ability and basic analytical skills for stock reconciliation.
• Practical understanding of warehouse operations and stock handling processes.
• Ability to work methodically, follow procedures, and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Familiarity with inventory or warehouse management systems.
• Commitment to working safely and following health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control stock levels, updating inventory systems with all incoming and outgoing goods.
• Perform regular stock checks and reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Accurately input data into inventory and warehouse management systems, maintaining clear and complete records.
• Liaise with warehouse teams to coordinate stock movements and ensure correct storage and labelling of items.
• Prepare basic stock reports and summaries to support operational decision-making.
• Follow established procedures for handling, storing, and recording stock to maintain traceability and accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement of stock control processes by highlighting issues and suggesting practical adjustments.
• Adhere to all site health and safety procedures while carrying out stock-related tasks.

Skills

Stock control

Data entry

Numerical accuracy

Warehouse operations

Inventory systems

Excel

Tools

WMS

Job description

Inventory/Stock Controller

Bedford

£13.50ph

Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm

Step into a busy warehouse environment where your attention to detail and accuracy will keep operations running smoothly. This temporary position offers the chance to take ownership of stock integrity, support a high-performing team, and ensure inventory records are consistently reliable and up to date.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for controlling and reconciling stock levels, ensuring that all inventory movements are correctly recorded and discrepancies are promptly investigated. Working closely with warehouse staff, you will help maintain efficient stock flows and support compliance with health and safety standards across the operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control stock levels, updating inventory systems with all incoming and outgoing goods.
• Perform regular stock checks and reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Accurately input data into inventory and warehouse management systems, maintaining clear and complete records.
• Liaise with warehouse teams to coordinate stock movements and ensure correct storage and labelling of items.
• Prepare basic stock reports and summaries to support operational decision-making.
• Follow established procedures for handling, storing, and recording stock to maintain traceability and accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement of stock control processes by highlighting issues and suggesting practical adjustments.
• Adhere to all site health and safety procedures while carrying out stock-related tasks.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in stock control, inventory or warehouse administration.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident numerical ability and basic analytical skills for stock reconciliation.
• Practical understanding of warehouse operations and stock handling processes.
• Ability to work methodically, follow procedures, and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Familiarity with inventory or warehouse management systems.
• Commitment to working safely and following health and safety guidelines.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in a similar inventory or stock controller role within a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Ability to interpret simple stock reports and suggest process improvements.
• Competence with Excel or similar tools for basic data analysis and reporting.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Siamo Bedford, who are acting as an employment agency / business.

One of our Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications Siamo Recruitment receive, it is with regret we are unable to respond to all candidates directly