Job Description

At Lineage, our mission is simple but powerful: to help feed the world. We do this by providing temperature-controlled logistics solutions that help keep the world moving. As the world’s largest provider of temperature-controlled logistics, we store, prepare, and move food-based products for a variety of customers, from major retailers to schools, hospitals, and restaurants.

To support customer demand, we are currently seeking an Inventory Control Technician at our automated Bristol depot.

Available Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 14:00

Rate of pay: £28, 470 per annum

The role
In this role, you will complete varied tasks which include:

• Compiling and maintaining records of physical and virtual product inventories via daily cycle counting, claims management, and accounts administration.
• Managing data related to ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping products for/from the facility.
• Ordering shipping materials, supplies, and equipment to maintain inventory levels throughout the facility.
• Keeping inventory, purchasing, shipping, and other records up to date.
• Collecting data from purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and accounting reports.
• Determining stock supply levels and identifying the need for replenishment.
• Investigating damages, inventory adjustments, and shrink issues.
• Ensuring the correct product ID is used, conducting regular cycle counts, and assisting with physical inventories.
• Verifying stock numbers, pallet IDs, authorised substitutes, and other listed information using catalogues, manuals, product lists, and similar references to ensure accuracy in shipping orders.
• Reviewing files to identify unused items and recommending disposal of excess or damaged products.
• Operating warehouse material handling equipment to move products, ensuring compliance with safety standards, policies, and procedures.

Who we're looking for
We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in stock control.
• Previous experience of warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Connect & SAP AS400 system is desirable. Although a willingness to learn is a must as these systems can be taught.
• Is computer literate, with a confident ability to use Microsoft Office packages.
• Has excellent organisation and administration skills.
• Is a confident communicator, able to work well within a team.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in Cold environment. We will of course provide full Personal Protective Equipment to keep you safe and warm.
• Have your own transport to commute to site each day.

What's in it for me?

• A permanent opportunity with a direct employer; we will not employ you through an agency.
• Opportunity to develop a career within an industry leading global company.
• Opportunity to earn an additional day of annual leave each year, up to the maximum of one extra week.
• Free onsite car park.
• Support your emotional well-being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice.
• Preferential rates for loans and savings offered through exclusive access to a credit union.
• Refer new employees and get generous financial reward through our referral scheme.

Why Lineage?

We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America.

At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain.

Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. At Lineage we also recognise that Ex-Military, veterans, and military families have great experience with transferable skills and core values that can add significant value to our organisation.

Benefits

As a Lineage team member, we aim to provide everything you and your family need to thrive. That’s why we offer competitive rates of pay, paid time off, skills training, and development opportunities to grow a long and fulfilling career with us. This is enhanced by recognition schemes (so that your hard work won’t go unnoticed), plus the chance to make your salary go even further with our cycle-to-work scheme and preferential rates for loans and savings courtesy of a leading credit union.

Your everyday wellbeing is also important to us, so we will provide you with all the protective equipment you need to be safe and comfortable at work, and you will have access to a free 24/7 employee assistance phone line, which offers confidential counselling and advice. With all of this offered against the backdrop of a fun and social environment in which you will be supported by a team who enjoy helping each other in achieving their goals, we are confident you will excel with us.