Inventory Technician - Week Days 12 months FTC

Marks and Spencer; Hemington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Holiday allowance

Pension and life assurance

Induction and training

Job summary

Marks & Spencer is seeking an Inventory Technician at our Castle Donington Distribution Centre to maintain accurate inventory levels and support online and store replenishment. You will work a Monday–Friday 8:00–16:30 schedule on a 12‑hour shift pattern that includes weekends and bank holidays, contributing to a fast-paced, data-driven warehouse environment.

You will use WMS tools, update records, generate reports and collaborate with Warehouse Operations to ensure customer satisfaction through

Qualifications

• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems and inventory processes.
• Proficient with Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organisational and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication with stakeholders across departments.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle shifting workload.

Responsibilities

• Track and update inventory levels to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
• Record inventory data in WMS and related systems, maintaining accuracy.
• Generate reports and carry out periodic audits to identify discrepancies.
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Support warehouse operations to fulfil online and store replenishment.

Skills

WMS experience

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication across teams

Tools

WMS software

Job description

Summary

Love inventory, thrive under pressure, with knowledge of distribution systems? Look no further! We have an exciting opportunity for an Inventory Technician to join our Inventory Control & Quality Assurance team on Week Day's only Monday to Friday 8:00am to 16:30pm

All the details

Based at our Castle Donington Distribution Centre-a 900,000 sq. ft. facility featuring a mix of automated and manual operations-you'll be part of a fast-paced environment that delivers around two million items per week during peak. Supporting both our online and retail operations, Castle Donington is at the heart of our supply chain, and with a £95M investment in automation technology, there's never been a better time to join us and grow your career.

This role is responsible for ensuring that the inventory is available within the warehouse and providing our Warehouse Operations teams with data, advice and support to ensure customer service levels are attained and exceeded. Enabling us to fulfil orders placed via our M&S website or for replenishment to stores/franchises to deliver to our customers the products they want and meet their expectations in terms of delivery, so they have a positive customer experience.

This role works a 12-hour shift pattern which includes weekends and Bank holidays, and the hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 16:30pm

What you'll do

Your key accountabilities will include

• Regularly track, monitor and update inventory levels to ensure accuracy and prevent stockouts or overstock situations
• Accurately record and maintain inventory data in Warehouse Management Systems and Warehouse Control Systems
• Keep detailed records of inventory transactions, adjustments, and discrepancies. Generate regular reports for analysis
• Conduct periodic audits of inventory to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Carry out problem solving as required. Identify and address any issues related to inventory management, such as discrepancies, stockouts, or surplus inventory

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include

• Experience of WMS systems, interrogation and inventory processes
• A good understanding of Excel and Microsoft package
• Strong organisational skills, an analytical approach to problem solving and an eye for detail
• To be confident communicating at all levels with different internal business partners from various departments
• Able to work completely unsupervised when the need arises, remain calm under pressure and be flexible around your workload to ensure the operational requirements of the role are met

What's in it for you?

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We're inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:

• 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you've completed your probation
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
• Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
• Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
• Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
• Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
• 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
• One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you

Everyone's welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're reinventing, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're redefining how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen!

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.