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Health Partners Group Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Health cashback plan

Job summary

Health Partners, based in Waltham Abbey, Essex, is seeking a Laboratory Administrator to support daily lab operations and accurate record keeping. You will update the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and help manage samples, referrals, certificates and related paperwork.

Hours are 37.5 per week, with some weekend work; the role offers a contributory pension, generous annual leave, life assurance and other benefits as part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
• Good IT skills with experience of databases, Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Prior experience in administration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and update LIMS.
• Manage and track samples, referrals, certificates and documentation.
• Coordinate stock levels, place orders and liaise with suppliers.
• Respond to customer correspondence via shared mailbox with professionalism.
• Support general lab processes including equipment checks and temperature monitoring.
• Adhere to ISO standards, company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with audits and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Prioritisation abilities

Team player

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Database systems

Job description

Laboratory Administrator (Waltham Abbey, Essex)

At Health Partners, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK's leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions. We partner with organisations across diverse industries, helping them to support the physical and mental health of their employees.

REF: JOB6258

Role Outline:

As a Laboratory Administrator you will play an important role in supporting the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory through a wide range of administrative and coordination activities. Working within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment, you will help ensure accurate record keeping, effective sample management and high standards of customer service.

You will be responsible for maintaining laboratory records and accurately updating the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), while supporting the management and tracking of samples, referrals, certificates and associated documentation. The role will also involve monitoring laboratory stock levels, coordinating orders, responding to customer correspondence and supporting general laboratory processes including equipment checks, housekeeping and temperature monitoring.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented administrator to join a supportive and quality-focused team environment.

What you'll be doing

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and update the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Manage and track samples, referrals, certificates, and associated documentation.
• Coordinate laboratory stock levels, place orders, and liaise with approved suppliers.
• Respond to customer correspondence via the shared mailbox, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Support general lab processes, including equipment maintenance, temperature monitoring, and housekeeping.
• Adhere to ISO standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What we are looking for:

We're looking for a proactive and organised individual with strong communication skills, both verbal and written. You should have excellent organisational abilities, with the capacity to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Good IT skills are essential, including experience with database systems, Outlook, Word, and Excel. Previous experience in administration is essential.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week including some weekend working

Location:

Waltham Abbey, Essex

£24 784.50 per annum

Company Benefits :

We appreciate the people who work with us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that.

Our current benefits package is:

• * Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience
• * Contributory pension scheme up to 6%
• * Life assurance
• * Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• * Have a day off for your Birthday (non-contractual benefit)
• * Discounted gym membership
• * Cycle to work scheme
• * Health cashback plan

Health Partners are committed to transforming the way health and wellbeing services are delivered in the UK. As one of the UK's leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions, we work with organisations across a wide range of industries to support the physical and mental health of their employees. Our mission is simple: to empower people to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives.

With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, Health Partners combines clinical expertise with a personal, compassionate approach. Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including occupational health advisors, physicians, physiotherapists, and counsellors, delivers tailored, evidence-based solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients and their workforce.

We pride ourselves on fostering long-term partnerships built on trust, professionalism, and results. Whether it's through workplace health assessments, proactive wellbeing initiatives, or mental health support, Health Partners is dedicated to making a real difference.

At the heart of Health Partners is a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. We believe in investing in our people and providing opportunities for growth, ensuring that our employees feel valued and inspired to deliver their best. By joining Health Partners, you'll become part of a dynamic team that's passionate about driving positive change in the workplace and beyond.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Health Partners are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Health Partners are extremely proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role, should this be a requirement for you.

We aim to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. We're proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Diversity and Inclusion forms an integral part of everything that we do, bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being yourself at work and delivering an outstanding service to everyone - regardless of difference.