Inventory Associate / Operations Technician

GI Group Main Account; Crawley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Group is seeking an Inventory Associate / Operations Technician in Crawley to support receiving, storage, packing and distribution across ambient, refrigerated and freezer environments. You will work to cGMP/GxP standards, perform inventories and ensure accurate documentation while maintaining safety and quality controls.

The role involves operating in a fast-paced environment, following SOPs, and collaborating with colleagues to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in a GxP/cGMP regulated environment.
• Experience handling biological and/or pharmaceutical materials.
• Exposure to Lean / Continuous Improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders to meet daily targets.
• Receive deliveries and book items into storage locations using inventory systems.
• Follow Production Orders for packaging; set up room/equipment and clean-down.
• Maintain GMP documentation accurately and on time.
• Carry out inventories, cycle counts and waste disposals.
• Follow SOPs and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality regulations including PPE.
• Support Lean/CI initiatives within the operation.
• Report health, safety and quality risks to line management.
• Operate across ambient, chilled, and -20°C environments as needed.
• Utilise inventory/warehouse software to track stock.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT literate

Strong communication

Team player

Pressure handling

Tools

Inventory software

Warehouse software

Job description

Inventory Associate / Operations Technician

Inventory Associate / Operations Technician

Location:

Contract:

Hours:

Temporary role - 6 months

Mon to Fri, 10:00 - 18:15

GI Group are looking for a reliable, detail-focused Inventory Associate/ Operations Technician to join our clients busy Operations team. You'll support the receiving, storage, packaging and distribution of world-class products across ambient, cold-chain and frozen (-20°C) environments, working to cGMP/GxP, safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders accurately to meet daily targets and deadlines
• Receive courier deliveries, book items in and place stock into the correct storage locations using inventory systems
• Follow Production Orders to complete packaging requirements, including room/equipment set-up and clean-down
• Complete GMP documentation accurately and within required timelines
• Carry out inventories, cycle counts and waste disposals
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and contribute to a safe working environment
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, safety and quality regulations, including PPE use and required training/competency
• Support Continuous Improvement activities through Lean/PPI processes
• Report Health & Safety and Quality risks, near misses and incidents to line management
• Undertake ad-hoc duties as required by line management
• IT literate and comfortable using warehouse/inventory software
• Strong attention to detail and a "right first time" approach
• Able to work under pressure and support colleagues in a team environment
• Comfortable working across

ambient, chilled and freezer (-20°C) areas when required

• Strong communication, interpersonal and numerical skills (written and verbal)
• Flexible and adaptable, with a positive, "can do" attitude
• Experience in a GxP/cGMP regulated environment
• Experience handling biological and/or pharmaceutical materials
• Exposure to Lean / Continuous Improvement practices

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