Night-Shift Lab Logistics Technician

ALS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25–30 days

8 public holidays pro rata

Sick pay enhancement

Salary progression scheme

Recognition awards

Perkbox access

Study support

Pension plan

On-site car parking

Job summary

ALS is seeking a reliable Logistics Technician for our 37-hour week on the night shift (Mon 22:30–06:00, Tue–Fri 22:30–06:30). This role supports efficient receipt, registration and preparation of samples, helping us meet critical turnaround times while maintaining accuracy, safety and quality in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

You’ll handle equipment, waste processing, glassware washing, and ensure clean, organized workstations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Reliability

Education

3 GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

In-house systems

Job description

ALS is seeking a reliable Logistics Technician for our 37-hour week on the night shift (Mon 22:30–06:00, Tue–Fri 22:30–06:30). This role supports efficient receipt, registration and preparation of samples, helping us meet critical turnaround times while maintaining accuracy, safety and quality in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

You’ll handle equipment, waste processing, glassware washing, and ensure clean, organized workstations.