PI Operative

Bidfood; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension matched up to 6%

Life cover

Health plan

Counselling services

Job summary

Bidfood Group seeks a PI Operative in Lee Mill to help maintain stock accuracy across the depot. You’ll run a rolling 20‑day perpetual inventory cycle and support daily stock management, ensuring products are in the right place, at the right time, for our customers.

The role suits someone who is highly organised, detail‑focused and proficient with IT tools (Excel and WMS). Full training and ongoing support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control or warehousing.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and investigative skills.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Excel and Windows.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular stock counts and investigations.
• Check best-before dates and monitor date-sensitive products.
• Inspect stock condition within pick and bulk storage locations.
• Maintain accurate records within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Manage Hub & Spoke and IBT discrepancies.
• Process credits and invoicing where required.
• Liaise with suppliers, depots and internal departments to resolve stock-related queries.
• Manage damaged stock and customer returns.
• Support quarantine stock processes.
• Provide support to the Stock Manager and wider stock team.

Skills

Stock control

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Excel

IT literacy

Independent worker

Flexible attitude

Tools

WMS

Job description

About the role

Location: Lee Mill
Salary:£31,676.41
Hours:42.5
Shift times: Provisionally 06:00 - 15:00

Are you highly organised, detail-focused and passionate about stock accuracy?

We're looking for a PI Operative to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with data and ensuring stock is managed accurately within a busy warehouse environment.

You'll play a key role in maintaining stock integrity across the depot, helping to make sure products are in the right place, at the right time and available for our customers.

Support stock accuracy across the depot

As a PI Operative, you'll help maintain the accuracy of stock held within the depot by completing a rolling 20-day perpetual inventory (PI) cycle and supporting the day-to-day management of warehouse stock.

From stock counts and date checks to investigating discrepancies and supporting the wider stock team, you'll play an important role in keeping operations running smoothly.

What you'll be doing

• Conducting regular stock counts and investigations.
• Checking best-before dates and monitoring date-sensitive products.
• Inspecting stock condition within pick and bulk storage locations.
• Maintaining accurate records within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies.
• Managing Hub & Spoke and Inter-Branch Transfer (IBT) discrepancies.
• Processing credits and invoicing where required.
• Liaising with suppliers, depots and internal departments to resolve stock-related queries.
• Managing damaged stock and customer returns.
• Supporting quarantine stock processes.
• Providing support to the Stock Manager and wider stock team.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience within stock control, inventory management, warehousing or a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent problem-solving and investigative skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Windows applications.
• A flexible and positive approach to work.

It would be advantageous, but not essential, if you have:

• Forklift truck experience or certification.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
• Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.

We want everyone to join our journey

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!