Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:
**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. **
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
**Job Title: **Inventory Counter
Salary: starting £28,900 and rising to £30,45 when role objectives are met
Contract: Full time & Fixed Term Contract – 12 Months
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
The Opportunity
As an Inventory Counter, you will support the accuracy of inventory records across all product lines by completing stock counts and investigating discrepancies. Through careful analysis and confident use of inventory systems, you will help maintain strong controls, support audit checks, and contribute to successful delivery of year‑end inventory objectives.
As an** Inventory Counter, **you are accountable for, but not limited to:
Completing physical, cycle, test, and discrepancy count to ensure inventory records accurately reflect actual stock positions.
Investigating inventory variances through first‑stage analysis to identify transactional or process‑related causes.
Processing inventory adjustments and maintaining accurate records within Glovia in line with defined procedures.
Working with PD, Engineering, and Logistics teams to resolve discrepancies and support correct material flow.
Supporting department and year‑end inventory objectives by contributing to accuracy targets and audit preparation.
Always Following Health & Safety requirements and demonstrating Caterpillar’s Values in Action.
**NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. **
What You Can Demonstrate:
**Stock Accuracy: **Carry out accurate stock counts so system records match physical stock and accuracy targets are consistently met.
**Analysis: **Review transactions, receipts, and material movement to understand why discrepancies occur and help prevent repeat issues.
**Systems Literacy: **Use inventory systems confidently to record transactions and updates accurately, following agreed processes and controls.
**Attention to Detail: **Work carefully and consistently when counting, checking, and recording stock, spotting errors early and correcting them promptly.
What You May Have:
**Engineering Interpretation: **Ability to use engineering drawings to support checks on material usage during discrepancy investigation.
**Enterprise Systems Awareness: **Familiar with structured inventory and ERP systems (currently Glovia, with a planned transition to SAP), ensuring accurate recording of stock movements, supporting reconciliation activities, and maintaining reliable inventory data.
**Logistics Awareness: **Understands material flow within a manufacturing environment to help spot potential causes of discrepancies.
**Continuous Improvement Focus: **Actively suggests improvements to counting methods, accuracy, or controls based on observation and learning.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Just a quick heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.
Don’t miss out, get your application in soon!
What You Will Get One Company, Limitless Opportunities
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.
Our Sustainability Commitment
Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.
Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday,** Bonus**, contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%, contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will **match 50% **of the employee's contribution, Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc
Travel: Not required
Posting Dates:
June 2, 2026 - June 18, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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