Lab Consumables & Inventory Assistant

Mitie; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK's Barnard Castle site is hiring a Lab Consumables & Inventory Assistant to manage stock, order materials and support lab teams with timely supplies across multiple storage locations.

No scientific background required; you will use stock systems and Excel to keep accurate records, perform stock checks, pick/pack deliveries, and coordinate with laboratory and logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted operations on Harmire Road.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in a warehouse, stores, logistics, inventory or stock control environment.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience using stock management or inventory systems.
• Experience working within a regulated or quality-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing laboratory consumables and inventory across multiple storage locations.
• Monitoring stock levels and completing routine stock checks.
• Processing orders and receipts through inventory management systems.
• Picking, packing and distributing materials around site.
• Receiving and inspecting incoming deliveries.
• Supporting stock rotation and ensuring materials remain compliant and available.
• Carrying out scheduled sample collection and delivery runs across the site.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Producing labels and supporting inventory administration activities.
• Working closely with laboratory, logistics and operational teams to provide a seamless service.
• Supporting wider site activities as business needs require.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Inventory management

Excel (MS Office)

Communication skills

Stock control systems

UK driving licence

Tools

Stock management systems

Job description

Job title: Lab Consumables & Inventory AssistantContract: PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per weekType of employment: Full TimeSalary: £ 26,227.50 per annumLocation: GSK, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, England DL12 8DTAre you organised, reliable and experienced in stock control, warehouse operations or inventory management?

We're looking for a Lab Consumables & Inventory Assistant to join our team at GSK's world-class site in Barnard Castle. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in stores, logistics, warehousing, inventory control or materials management who enjoys a varied, hands‑on role and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly.

You don't need a scientific background to succeed in this role. Instead, we're looking for someone who is comfortable managing stock, using computer systems, working independently and delivering excellent service to customers.

What You'll Be DoingAs part of our Laboratory Support Team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring laboratory teams have the materials and supplies they need, when they need them.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing laboratory consumables and inventory across multiple storage locations
• Monitoring stock levels and completing routine stock checks
• Processing orders and receipts through inventory management systems
• Picking, packing and distributing materials around site
• Receiving and inspecting incoming deliveries
• Supporting stock rotation and ensuring materials remain compliant and available
• Carrying out scheduled sample collection and delivery runs across the site
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Producing labels and supporting inventory administration activities
• Working closely with laboratory, logistics and operational teams to provide a seamless service
• Supporting wider site activities as business needs require

What We're Looking For

• Essential Experience in a warehouse, stores, logistics, inventory or stock control environment
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience using stock management or inventory systems
• Experience working within a regulated or quality-focused environment

Who This Role Would SuitThis role is ideal for candidates from backgrounds such as:

• Warehouse Operative
• Inventory Assistant
• Stock Controller
• Logistics Assistant
• Distribution Operative
• Supply Chain Assistant
• Retail Stockroom Supervisor

If you're someone who enjoys staying organised, keeping stock under control and ensuring customers have everything they need to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.