Sample Dispatch Technician: Global Logistics & Compliance

Meeveem Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical and dental care

Birthdays off

Job summary

Avantor in Cambridge is seeking a Sample Dispatch Technician to support global shipment of R&D samples. This hands-on role focuses on logistics, dispatch coordination, and shipment documentation, ensuring safe, on-time, and compliant delivery.

It is a temporary maternity cover (1 year) with exposure to a global operational environment. Responsibilities include receiving and packaging samples, coordinating international shipments, preparing customs paperwork, tracking shipments, and collaborating

Qualifications

• Secondary education (A-level or equivalent)
• Experience in logistics, shipping, or operational roles
• Knowledge of dangerous goods transport regulations is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Proficiency in Excel and basic reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Receive, prepare, and package samples (biological, chemical, and dangerous goods)
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments via air, road, and sea
• Prepare shipping documentation, labels, and customs paperwork (IATA/ADR/IMDG, CLP, REACH)
• Track shipments and resolve transport issues
• Handle shipment-related queries with internal teams
• Manage dispatch materials and inventory
• Report KPIs and support operational tracking in Excel
• Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliver shipments between Cambridge sites if required

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

A-level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Avantor in Cambridge is seeking a Sample Dispatch Technician to support global shipment of R&D samples. This hands-on role focuses on logistics, dispatch coordination, and shipment documentation, ensuring safe, on-time, and compliant delivery.

It is a temporary maternity cover (1 year) with exposure to a global operational environment. Responsibilities include receiving and packaging samples, coordinating international shipments, preparing customs paperwork, tracking shipments, and collaborating