Stock Control Operative

The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project. Here at GXO Bridgwater we are recruiting for Stock Control Operatives to join our team, supporting our customer, EDF. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a project that is shaping the future of zero-carbon energy in Britain.

You will be working on a full-time, permanent basis, Monday to Friday, 8.5 hours between 06:00 and 18:00 therefore flexibility is essential. At our Bridgwater site, you’ll join a close-knit team where collaboration and accuracy are key. We pride ourselves on creating a safe and supportive working environment.

Pay, benefits and more:

• An hourly rate of £14.42
• Overtime pay and unsociable hours premiums
• 23 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Healthcare and Dental cash plans
• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Act as deputy for the Stock and Systems Team Manager when required, maintain documented stock procedures, and ensure compliance with Licence Conditions and Health & Safety standards
• Accurately enter and maintain data in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), review inbound and outbound deliveries, and ensure traceability and alignment between physical stock and system records
• Lead cycle counting activities, analyse results, investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to achieve KPIs and audit success
• Collaborate with teams to monitor equipment maintenance, report system issues promptly, and address customer or ad hoc stock-related queries efficiently

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in stock control or warehouse operations, with knowledge of inventory management principles such as FIFO/LIFO and stock reconciliation
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks as part of the recruitment process
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Manhattan preferred but not essential
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, combined with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational demands

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.