Inventory Technician - Wk 1 Nights

Team
Supply Chain & Logistics
Location
Castle Donington, Leicestershire
Contract type
Permanent
Position type
Full Time
Salary
£27,000 + Nightshift premium
Closing date: 9th April 2026
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How We Hire

Everyone is welcome at M&S. No exceptions. It’s your background, abilities and differences that make you, uniquely you. And when you’re part of M&S, that individuality has the potential to make waves.

About the role

This section tells you all you need to know about the position and its responsibilities, outlining everything we hope to see in a successful candidate.

Summary
Love inventory, thrive under pressure, with knowledge of distribution systems?

Look no further! We have an exciting opportunity for an Inventory Technician to join our Inventory Control & Quality Assurance team on Week 1 Night’s

Based at our Castle Donington Distribution Centre—a 900,000 sq. ft. facility featuring a mix of automated and manual operations—you’ll be part of a fast-paced environment that delivers around two million items per week during peak. Supporting both our online and retail operations, Castle Donington is at the heart of our supply chain, and with a £95M investment in automation technology, there’s never been a better time to join us and grow your career.
All the details

This role is responsible for ensuring that the inventory is available within the warehouse and providing our Warehouse Operations teams with data, advice and support to ensure customer service levels are attained and exceeded. Enabling us to fulfil orders placed via our M&S website or for replenishment to stores/franchises to deliver our customers the products they want and meet their expectations in terms of delivery, so they have a positive customer experience.

This role works a 12-hour shift pattern which includes weekends and Bank holidays, and the hours are 18:00pm to 6.00am.

NB To apply for this position as part of the application process you will be required to upload an updated copy of your CV selected candidates will be invited to complete an online video interview. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to an on site assessment

What you’ll do

Your key accountabilities will include

  • Regularly track, monitor and update inventory levels to ensure accuracy and prevent stockouts or overstock situations
  • Accurately record and maintain inventory data in Warehouse Management Systems and Warehouse Control Systems
  • Keep detailed records of inventory transactions, adjustments, and discrepancies. Generate regular reports for analysis
  • Conduct periodic audits of inventory to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions
  • Carry out problem solving as required. Identify and address any issues related to inventory management, such as discrepancies, stockouts, or surplus inventory

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include

  • Experience of WMS systems, interrogation and inventory processes
  • A good understanding of Excel and Microsoft package
  • Strong organisational skills, an analytical approach to problem solving and an eye for detail
  • To be confident communicating at all levels with different internal business partners from various departments
  • Able to work completely unsupervised when the need arises, remain calm under pressure and be flexible around your workload to ensure the operational requirements of the role are met

What’s in it for you?

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:

  • 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
  • Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
  • Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
  • Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
  • Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
  • Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
  • 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
  • One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you

Everyone’s welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re reinventing, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re redefining how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen!

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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Mentorship

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Get access to resources to keep you fit and healthy, in body and mind. This includes access to our Wellbeing Hub, Virtual GP, Check4Cancer, PAM Assist and I&D Networks.

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Benefits

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Colleague Networks

We want you to feel supported, no matter what.

Gender Equality Network

Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Family & Carers Network

A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources.

Culture and Heritage Network

Raising awareness of various religions and cultures through events and comms, to educate others and better represent our M&S colleagues and customers.

Forces Community Network

Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace.

Health and Wellbeing Network

Providing a safe space for colleagues with all types of health conditions or disabilities and supporting with business initiatives to ensure our stores are truly accessible for our customers.

LGBTQ+ Network

Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers.

Cancer Network

Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer.

Menopause Network

Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences.

How to Apply

Here’s what to expect at each stage of the application process. This can change depending on the role you’ve applied to. If you need any reasonable adjustments made at any stage, let us know and we can help.

Send us your application

Fill in our short application form and hit submit.

Online assessment

We’ll invite you to take part in an online assessment that includes a product checking test and a situational judgement test. This could be before or after your interview.

Interview

We'll invite you to join us for an On Demand video interview. Here, we'll ask you some technical questions based on the behavioural attributes we're looking for. 

Decision

After we’ve decided, we’ll be in touch. If you’ve been successful, we’ll officially invite you to join the team and let you know the next steps.

Inventory Technician - Wk 1 Nights

Team
Supply Chain & Logistics
Location
Castle Donington, Leicestershire
Contract type
Permanent
Position type
Full Time
Salary
£27,000 + Nightshift premium
Closing date: 9th April 2026
Reference: 115228