Logistics Technician

alsglobal; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Learning support

Salary progression

Annual leave buy

Sick pay scheme

Recognition awards

Perkbox access

Car parking

Job summary

ALS Global in the United Kingdom is seeking a night-shift laboratory support role. The position is 37 hours per week, full time and permanent, with specific overnight shifts Mon 22:30–06:00 and Tue–Fri 22:30–06:30. Annual salary is £25,878 plus £2,163.15 night shift allowance.

Closing date: 3 September 2026. You will perform sample registration, packing, waste processing, glassware washing, and ensure compliance with safety, quality and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths are desirable.
• IT skills with Excel and Outlook; able to learn in-house systems.
• Accurate, deadline-driven work with strong teamwork.
• Good communication and proactive approach.
• Commitment to safety, quality and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Register and log samples promptly to meet stability times.
• Pack samples and arrange courier distribution.
• Carry out filtration of waste water samples.
• Rotate bottles and dispose of waste after analysis.
• Wash glassware and maintain consumables.
• Ensure clean, safe and compliant workstations.
• Adhere to ISO 17025 and Quality Management System.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and PPE.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Proactive

Learning ability

Safety awareness

Education

3 GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the Position

Hours Per Week: 37

Days Per Week: Monday (22:30 - 06:00) & Tuesday to Friday (22:30 - 06:30)

Basis: Full Time & Permanent

Annual Salary: £25,878 + £2163.15 night shift allowance

Hiring Manager: Daniel Parkhouse

Closing Date: Thursday 3rd September 2026

The Day to Day

• Completing a range of logistics tasks to support the effective and efficient receipt and registration of samples into the business
• Ensuring the registration, preparation and splitting of samples is carried out promptly to comply with sample stability times
• Packing samples and containers for distribution to customers or subcontractors via courier services
• Carrying out filtration of waste water samples
• Rotating sample bottles and disposing of bottles following analysis
• Washing glassware and maintaining laboratory consumables
• Processing returns and waste materials for recycling or disposal
• Ensuring workstations and working environments are kept clean, tidy and organised at all times
• Following correct storage guidelines and maintaining compliance standards
• Adhering to ISO 17025 requirements and the Company Quality Management System
• Following Health & Safety procedures, PPE requirements and safe manual handling practices
• Reporting any near misses or incidents to the Line Manager

The Essentials

• 3 GCSEs including English and Maths are desirable
• IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook, with the ability to learn in-house systems following training
• Ability to work accurately and consistently to tight deadlines
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Good communication skills
• A proactive and dependable approach to work
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping

Our Benefits Include

• Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Ability to Buy annual leave.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
• 'Celebrating Success' Recognition Awards
• Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
• Learning/study support
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Car Parking on-site

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you'll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.