Warehouse & Inventory Controller in Rochdale

Location: Rochdale

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £26,436 - £27,372 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm
• Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm
• Some flexibility may be available depending on business requirements.

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive, organised and hands-on Warehouse & Inventory Coordinator to join our clients growing team. This is a varied role combining warehouse operations, inventory control, dispatch coordination and customer order fulfilment. You will play an important part in ensuring stock is accurately managed, products move efficiently through the business, and customer orders are fulfilled on time. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and be comfortable working with stock management systems while supporting the day-to-day operation of the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Book goods received into the stock management system.
• Check deliveries against purchase orders and report any discrepancies.
• Label warehouse locations and maintain a clean, safe and organised storage environment.
• Issue stock to the production/shop floor and accurately record stock movements.
• Process stock adjustments and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Carry out perpetual inventory checks and scheduled stock counts.
• Replenish stock to the shop floor as required.
• Price check products from new suppliers.
• Assist with loading and unloading deliveries, including manual handling of courier deliveries (DHL, DPD and other carriers).
• Operate a forklift where required (full training and certification provided if necessary).

Dispatch & Customer Orders:

• Raise reactive purchase orders.
• Monitor sales orders to ensure they are complete and dispatched on time.
• Pick, pack and dispatch customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Notify customers when collection orders are ready.
• Manage customer collections and product returns.
• Raise credit notes for returned or damaged goods.
• Process delivery claims with courier companies where required.

About You:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, stores, stock control, or logistics role.
• Good computer skills and experience using stock management or ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• A positive, flexible, and hands-on approach.

Desirable:

• Previous experience with inventory control and dispatch.
• A valid forklift licence (not essential as full training can be provided).
• Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: £26,436 - £27,372 PA depending on experience and qualifications (FLT Licence).
• Opportunity for a salary review following successful completion of the probationary period.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Forklift training and certification provided where required.
• A varied and rewarding role within a growing business.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business that offers long-term prospects, ongoing training and the opportunity to secure a permanent position.

PLEASE NOTE – APPLICATIONS ARE BEING TAKEN BY CV ONLY. Candidates must submit an up-to-date CV for consideration. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received a response within 7 working days of submitting your CV, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.