Materials Handler

Altitude-Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life science tools company is seeking a Materials Handler based in Oxford. This temporary to permanent role involves managing inventory, receiving goods, and supporting health & safety compliance. Candidates must hold a clean UK driving license and possess strong communication skills. Experience in a GMP environment and lean sigma processes is advantageous. The role requires physical fitness and teamwork, providing the necessary PPE for the laboratory and stores environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold clean valid UK driving license.
• Some knowledge of lean sigma processes is an advantage.
• Experience in a GMP environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Goods receiving and inventory management.
• Preparation of orders for delivery.
• Portering and replenishment of goods.

Skills

Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills

Excellent customer service focus

Ability to work collaboratively

Self-motivated and energetic

Attention to detail

Physically fit

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Temporary to Permanent, Materials Handler, Based in Oxford, GBP26,000 pa.

A leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology.

Our client provides a broad variety of on-site Laboratory and Operational Services for major pharmaceutical customers and work collaboratively with the client to provide resource to deliver agreed activities.

As a Stock Management Operative you will be expected to take responsibility for the completion of the day-to-day activities aligned activities with the stores operations at Bio Products Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Goods receiving
• Management of (Internal) inventory management software
• Preparation of orders for delivery by internal distribution
• Portering and replenishment of goods to laboratory satellite stores and in lab points of use around customer site.
• General housekeeping
• Collecting and delivering parcels across site

Health & Safety Compliance (SHE)

• Supports with health & safety compliance and identification/delivery of improvements
• Participate in SHE or service audits and lead the implementation of actions
• Completion of scheduled online safety modules as advised

Qualifications

• Must hold clean valid UK driving license.

Knowledge

• Some knowledge and experience of lean sigma processes an advantage
• Proficient in various IT systems particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience working in a GMP environment to GMP procedures - not essential
• Stores/warehouse and inventory management experience
• Knowledge of SHE requirements and GMP regulations - advantageous

Skills

• Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills

Abilities

• Proven excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively
• Able to partner with other teams and suppliers and deliver results
• Ability to be flexible and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis
• Be a good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the organisation and team members
• To be flexible with working hours when required in order to deliver the service required to our customers
• Self-motivated, energetic, dependable, a clear attention to detail
• Must be physically fit.

Environmental Working Conditions

This role is laboratory and stores based; suitable PPE equipment will be provided.

• Some physical effort is required through walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and carrying stock items. Manual handling training is provided, and manual handling aids are available.

Please let us know if we need to make reasonable adjustments to our process, please let us know about how we can best support you and make the adjustments that may be needed.

Altitude-Recruitment Limited acting as an Employment Agency and Employment Business.