Accuracy Checker | Nights

We are recruiting an Accuracy Checker to join our warehousing team based at our distribution site in Raunds, Northamptonshire.

Reporting to the S&A Group Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring stock accuracy from suppliers within the Campus and delivery to Depot, to minimise non-conformance, ensure stock accuracy and reduce delivery failures.

Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday 10:00pm – 06:00am (fixed shift)

What will you be doing as an Accuracy Checker:

• Ensure Inbound deliveries are received accurately onto WMS, also notifying non-conformance such as quantity discrepancy or incorrect pack configuration.
• Inspect pallets received against Howdens Pallet specification, and request NCR for non-Compliance
• Check EAN barcodes on inbound product to ensure they scan, and raise NCR for non-compliance
• Adherence to the PI cycle schedule
• Accuracy of stock counting
• Outbound checking to ensure the accuracy of supply to depots
• Resolving and recording pick errors
• Reducing nil picks by ensuring accurate availability of stock in the pick face

What do you need to qualify for this role?

• Experience and knowledge of current internal warehouse processes and product ranges would be highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills with the proven ability to display outstanding attention to detail.
• The ability to work in accordance with Health and Safety procedures.
• Previous experience of working within a stock and inventory team would be advantageous. 

What we can offer you as an Accuracy Checker:  

• Competitive salary and annual company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Staff Discount
• Subsidised on-site restaurant
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Us:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply

Grade | 8 

Hiring Manager | Paul Lower 

Good luck with your application. Before you apply, please speak to your manager, so that they are aware of your interest in this role. You will also need to attach a CV as part of your application.

Please take note that this advert is a summary of the main duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change. If you have any questions or need further support or information, please contact the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.