Inventory Associate

Gi Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance (Early 10%)

Shift allowance (Late 22%)

Job summary

Gi Group in Crawley is hiring an Inventory Associate to join a fast-paced Operations team. You will help receive, package and distribute products across ambient, chilled and -20°C environments. The role is 37.5 hours per week on early or late shifts with a 6‑month contract (Mon–Fri).

Early shift 06:00–14:15; late shift 14:00–22:15, with pay at £13.20 per hour plus 10% or 22% shift allowance. Candidates need GCSE English and Maths, IT literacy, strong attention to detail, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths are required or equivalent.
• IT literacy and ability to use inventory software/systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive, team-focused approach with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders to meet daily targets.
• Receive deliveries, book stock into inventory systems and move items to storage locations.
• Follow production orders to complete packaging, including setup and clean-down.
• Complete GMP paperwork accurately and within timelines.
• Carry out inventories and cycle counts; support waste disposal processes.
• Maintain housekeeping and a safe working environment and use PPE correctly.
• Follow cGMP, safety and quality standards at all times.
• Support continuous improvement activities (Lean / process improvements).
• Escalate health & safety/quality risks and incidents to line management.
• Support ad-hoc tasks as required by the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

IT literate

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Inventory Associate

Location: Crawley, RH10

Hours: 37.5 per week

Shifts: 06:00 - 14:15 or 14:00 - 22:15

Contract: 6 months

We're recruiting Inventory Associates to join a fast-paced Operations team responsible for receiving, packaging and distributing products across ambient, chilled and frozen areas (including -20°C environments). This is a hands-on role where accuracy, pace and compliance are key.

Inventory Associate Early Shift:

• £13.20 per hour + 10% shift allowance
• Monday to Friday
• 06:00 - 14:15

Inventory Associate Late Shift:

• £13.20 per hour + 22% shift allowance
• Monday to Friday
• 14:00 - 22:15

Inventory Associate Responsibilities:

• Pick and pack customer orders to meet daily targets
• Receive courier deliveries, book stock into inventory systems and move items to the correct storage locations
• Follow production orders to complete packaging requirements, including room/equipment set-up and clean-down
• Complete GMP paperwork accurately and within timelines
• Carry out inventories, cycle counts and support waste disposal processes
• Work to SOPs, maintaining excellent housekeeping and a safe working environment
• Use PPE correctly and follow cGMP, safety and quality standards at all times
• Support continuous improvement activities (Lean / process improvements)
• Escalate health & safety/quality risks, near misses and incidents to line management
• Support ad-hoc tasks as required by the team

Inventory Associate Requirements:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• IT literate and comfortable using inventory software/systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• A proactive, team-focused approach with good communication skills
• Able and willing to work in ambient, cold-chain and -20°C areas as needed
• Desirable: experience in a GxP/cGMP environment and/or handling biological or pharmaceutical materials