Lab Consumables & Inventory Assistant

Mitie Group plc.; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a Lab Consumables & Inventory Assistant at its GSK site in Barnard Castle. The role focuses on stock control, inventory management and delivering reliable service in a busy lab environment.

You will manage consumables, monitor stock, process orders, and support site operations with accurate records and smooth material flow. This is a permanent, full-time position with 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, stores, logistics, inventory or stock control environment.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

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.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Organisation

MS Office (Excel)

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Customer service

Driving licence

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Job title: Lab Consumables & Inventory Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Type of employment: Full Time

Salary: £ 26,227.50 per annum

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

Are 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 Doing

As 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 ForEssential

• 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

Desirable

• Forklift licence
• Experience using stock management or inventory systems
• Experience working within a regulated or quality-focused environment
• IATA Awareness training

Who This Role Would Suit

This role is ideal for candidates from backgrounds such as:

• Warehouse Operative
• Stores Controller
• Inventory Assistant
• Stock Controller
• Logistics Assistant
• Materials Handler
• Distribution Operative
• Supply Chain Assistant
• Goods In/Goods Out Coordinator
• 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.