Logistics Operative

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics Operative to join their team in Barnard Castle. This role involves managing stock and ensuring efficient distribution of lab consumables. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a clean driving license, and a commitment to excellent customer service. With a focus on compliance and teamwork, you'll play a vital role in maintaining operational excellence. Enjoy a range of market-leading benefits and be part of a diverse team dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Virtual GP services

Financial wellbeing schemes

Flexible lifestyle benefits

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Share schemes

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• GCSE or NAT5 level education in English, Maths, and Science preferred.
• Previous stock management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stock checks and update the Inventory Management System.
• Build relationships with key staff and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Stock Management

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Driving License

Education

GCSE or NAT5 in English, Maths, and Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Better places, thriving communities.

LOGISTICS OPERATIVE

Job Title: Logistics Operative

Salary: £24,570 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: GSK, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, DL12 8DT

We have a full-time permanent opening for a Logistics Operative within our Lab Consumables stream for a pharmaceutical client in the Barnard Castle area. The role primarily involves supporting stock management and distribution of lab consumables around the site to kanban areas.

Main Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting stock checks across various Kanban areas and updating the Inventory Management System, including ordering, depleting, and replenishing stock. They will review and receipt incoming stock to ensure accuracy and alignment with orders, apply stock rotation practices, and highlight expired items to relevant owners.

Building relationships with key staff and demonstrating excellent customer service are essential. Flexibility is required to support various logistics team tasks, including duties in the post room and moves team. The candidate must maintain 100% compliance with Mitie Learning and client platforms, and adhere to ALCOA+ principles ensuring all actions are attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, and accurate.

What we are looking for

• GCSE or NAT5 level education in English, Maths, and Science preferred.
• Computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Office.
• Previous stock management experience is preferred.
• Full, clean driving license is essential; forklift license is desirable but not mandatory.
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, with strong communication skills and confidence to challenge behaviors when needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong customer focus.
• Experience with hazardous materials is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

Our market-leading benefits include virtual GP services, financial wellbeing schemes via Salary Finance, flexible lifestyle benefits through Choices, high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, enhanced pension contributions, share schemes, and employee recognition programs including Mitie Stars with cash prizes and a top prize of £10,000.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or long-term condition and require adjustments during the process, please contact us by email.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 72,000 employees have maintained companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, serving clients across banking, government, healthcare, and education sectors.

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