Logistics Operative

Avantor; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Cambridge is seeking a Logistics Operative to support loading bay activities and ensure safe, accurate handling of goods in a world-leading pharmaceutical and research environment. You will work with customers, suppliers and internal teams to deliver a high-quality logistics service and contribute to operational excellence.

The role focuses on managing traffic, loading/unloading, stock control and compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements while supporting gas farm

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, loading bay, logistics or operational environment.
• Experience handling goods, stock control or logistics processes.
• Forklift licence/certification is desirable.
• Experience using inventory or warehouse or logistics management systems is preferred.
• Understanding of health & safety requirements within a logistics environment.
• Knowledge of ADR, chain of custody requirements or laboratory support operations would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle traffic and logistics activities using bespoke site systems.
• Safely load, unload, inspect and process incoming and outgoing goods.
• Operate forklifts, pallet trucks and other material handling equipment.
• Verify deliveries against shipping documentation and report discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory and logistics records.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal teams to resolve logistics queries.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support site security procedures and the handling of regulated materials.
• Assist with gas farm operations, including stock management and routine inspections.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised loading bay environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and departmental KPI reporting.

Skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Forklift licence

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Inventory systems

Warehouse 'management' systems

Job description

Opportunity

Location: Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge On-site. At Avantor, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are currently looking for a Logistics Operative to join our team supporting a world-leading pharmaceutical and research environment in Cambridge. In this role, you will be responsible for the efficient operation of loading bay activities, ensuring goods, materials and deliveries are handled safely, accurately and in compliance with site procedures. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, couriers and internal teams to deliver an exceptional logistics service and support operational excellence.

What you'll do

• Manage vehicle traffic and logistics activities using bespoke site systems.
• Safely load, unload, inspect and process incoming and outgoing goods.
• Operate forklifts, pallet trucks and other material handling equipment.
• Verify deliveries against shipping documentation and report discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory and logistics records.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal teams to resolve logistics queries.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support site security procedures and the handling of regulated materials.
• Assist with gas farm operations, including stock management and routine inspections.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised loading bay environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and departmental KPI reporting.

What we're looking for

• GCSE (or equivalent secondary school qualification).
• Previous experience in a warehouse, loading bay, logistics or operational environment.
• Experience handling goods, stock control or logistics processes.
• Forklift licence/certification is desirable.
• Experience using inventory, warehouse or logistics management systems is preferred.
• Understanding of health & safety requirements within a logistics environment.
• Knowledge of ADR, chain of custody requirements or laboratory support operations would be an advantage.

Skills and competencies

• Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused approach with a strong service mindset.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptable, flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Working environment

This role is primarily based within a loading bay and logistics facility supporting research and development operations. The position requires standing for extended periods, walking, bending and manual handling of goods up to 20kg. You may also be required to operate material handling equipment and work with regulated materials, including compressed gases and temperature-sensitive products, while adhering to all site safety and compliance requirements.

Why Avantor?

Join a collaborative team where safety, customer service and continuous improvement are valued every day. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a critical operation supporting cutting-edge scientific research and innovation.

Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

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Corporate Information

Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. One of our greatest strengths comes from having a global infrastructure that is strategically located to support the needs of our customers. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world.