Inventory Associate

Randstad Construction and Property; Crawley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific's Crawley facility is seeking a reliable Inventory Associate to support receipt, stock handling, and dispatch of life-changing products across ambient, cold-chain, and frozen storage areas.

On-site, you will follow GMP and SOPs, perform regular cycle counts, book stock in the system, pick and pack orders, and ensure safe, compliant operations. This is a 6-month, full-time contract at 37.5 hours per week with on-site PPE and training.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Confident computer and IT literacy.
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy.
• Willingness to work across ambient, cold-chain and frozen storage.

Responsibilities

• Inbound & Storage: receive deliveries, book stock onto the inventory system, and transfer goods to storage.
• Order Fulfilment: accurately pick, pack, and prepare orders to meet targets.
• Production & Packaging: follow production orders for packaging runs and sanitisation tasks.
• Quality & Compliance: complete GMP documentation and follow SOPs.
• Inventory Control: perform cycle counts and physical checks.
• Continuous Improvement: participate in Lean initiatives to improve workflows.
• Health & Safety: maintain clean areas and use PPE, reporting hazards.

Skills

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

Job description

Inventory Associate

Location: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Aurora House, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9JY

Pay Rate: £13.20 per hour (AWR/salary equivalent: £26,598 per annum)

Contract Length: 6-Month Initial Contract (Full-Time)

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 18:15

Overtime: Available

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Inventory Associate to join the Operations team on-site at Thermo Fisher Scientific's Crawley facility.

In this role, you will play a key part in the receipt, stock handling, packaging, and dispatch of life-changing products across ambient, cold-chain, and frozen storage areas. You will work within a supportive, quality-driven environment, upholding stringent safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Inbound & Storage: Receive deliveries from couriers, book stock onto the inventory management system, and transfer goods to appropriate storage locations.
• Order Fulfilment: Accurately pick, pack, and prepare orders to meet operational targets and timelines.
• Production & Packaging: Follow production orders to complete packaging runs, including the setup and sanitisation/cleandown of rooms and equipment.
• Quality & Compliance: Accurately complete Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) documentation and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times.
• Inventory Control: Carry out regular cycle counts, physical inventory checks, and compliant waste disposal.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Lean initiatives to streamline site workflows.
• Health & Safety: Maintain clean work areas, use appropriate PPE, and promptly report any near misses, hazards, or incidents.

What We Are Looking For

• Education & Basics: GCSEs in English and Mathematics (or equivalent qualification/experience).
• Technical Skills: Confident computer and IT literacy.
• Work Environment: Comfortable working across various temperature zones, including ambient, cold-chain, and frozen storage (-20°C) with full PPE provided.
• Mindset: Strong attention to detail, sound numerical and communication skills, and a flexible, positive "can-do" approach to task priorities.
• Desirable: Prior experience working in a regulated GxP, pharmaceutical, clinical supply, or life sciences warehouse setting is advantageous, though not essential.

Additional Information

• PPE: Full Personal Protective Equipment (including high-visibility wear and safety footwear guidance) is provided on-site.
• Screening: Successful candidates must be able to complete standard background screening, including personal references and a verified 5-year activity history.
• Hiring Process: Simple 1-stage on-site interview.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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