Inventory Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. DSV scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Req Number: 131973
Time Type: Full Time
At DSV we're building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity - and we’re looking for new talent to join us.
Inventory Operator
Thrapston
Mon-Fri - shift 2pm-10pm
This role will provide a customer focused administration service on selected accounts. Working directly with the client’s customer service team to achieve delivery targets on orders as per customer requirements.
What will you be doing?
- Responsible for completing daily, weekly and monthly checks to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Ensuring that the operation runs as efficiently and as effectively as possible, with a focus on identifying process, system and stock layout improvements which will increase operational outputs
- Actively work on the warehouse floor to ensure good understanding of processes
- Ensure locked inventory is managed as required
- To ensure that any auto-generated stock checks are fully investigated and cleared
- To manage and monitor replenishment process and effectiveness of pick-faces, making changes where necessary
- Conducting empty location checks
- To co-ordinate PI counts
- To thoroughly investigate all queries and adjustments prior to any action
- To complete spot checks on Picking activities and Goods In activities
- Provide assistance with QC checks / VAS work
- Investigate and report the reasons for unidentified inventory and return to stock
- Ensure all stock is in appropriate zones
- Support processing of customer returns
- Support with reporting and data analysis
- To identify and develop process, system and inventory layout improvements
- To deliver training to operatives for basic system activities
About You
- Able to understand and interpret datasets
- Able to communicate clearly both written and verbally
- Able to manage and prioritise workload with ability to work to strict deadlines and timescales
- Able to adapt to a fast-paced environment
- Excellent Microsoft Office Skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Experience of using CargoWrite or Red Prairie WMS applications with training to Basic Plus level or equivalent
- MHE experience - VNA ,RT, HLOP or Willingness to learn MHE, including working at height. -essential
What can we offer you?
Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.
In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:
Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars
Salary Sacrifice Cycle SchemeWeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.
Next Steps
If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!
Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks.
We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.
DSV - Global transport and logistics
What moves you?
At DSV, we move more than goods. We move careers, ambitions and opportunities.
With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we are the global leader in transport and logistics, and it is our people who bring our services and solutions to life every day. From frontline operations to business functions, every role contributes to keeping supply chains flowing and societies running.
Here, you are trusted to take ownership, act on your ideas and make decisions that create real impact. It is a place where people, careers and ideas keep moving forward. We value transparency in how we communicate and collaborate, and we win together by supporting each other, challenging each other and delivering results as a team.
Start here. Go anywhere
This is our promise of movement. A promise that your work matters, your contribution counts, and your career can move as far as your ambition takes it.
If you are looking to make an impact, grow your career and be part of something bigger, DSV is the place to be.
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