Samples Coordinator

Mackinnon Bruce International; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackinnon Bruce International partnered with a leading international manufacturer in the essential oils and natural products sector invites a Samples Coordinator to join their Chertsey facility. You will support the sample management workflow hands-on across warehouse logistics, with interaction across sales and quality control.

Working in a fast-paced, creative environment, you will log incoming and outgoing samples, coordinate flow with stakeholders, and contribute to sensory training and

Qualifications

• A university graduate with a genuine interest in flavours, fragrances, essential oils, and natural products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Handle the receipt and shipping of incoming and outgoing samples, ensuring accurate logging and timely dispatch.
• Liaise with logistics, sales, and QC teams to coordinate sample flow and communicate updates on delays or issues.
• Correspond directly with customers and internal stakeholders to provide practical solutions to sample-related challenges.
• Maintain a high standard of organisation across warehouse samples and associated areas.
• Participate in sensory training, including an overview of olfactory families, aroma chemicals, and the evaluation of natural products.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Team working skills

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

Education

University degree

Job description

Mackinnon Bruce International are partnered with an international manufacturer in the essential oils and natural products industry. We are seeking a Samples Coordinator to join their team at their state-of-the-art facility in Chertsey, Surrey.

The Role

This is a hands-on, operationally focused position sitting at the heart of the sample management process, working across logistics, sales, and quality control in a fast-paced, creative manufacturing environment.

• Handle the receipt and shipping of incoming and outgoing samples, ensuring accurate logging and timely dispatch.
• Liaise with logistics, sales, and QC teams to coordinate sample flow and communicate updates on delays or issues.
• Correspond directly with customers and internal stakeholders to provide practical solutions to sample-related challenges.
• Maintain a high standard of organisation across warehouse samples and associated areas.
• Participate in sensory training, including an overview of olfactory families, aroma chemicals, and the evaluation of natural products.

The Opportunities

• Gain exposure to physical testing and organoleptic evaluation, with the potential to learn GC analysis, HPLC testing, titration, and more.
• Contribute to development projects across flavours, fragrances, and sales presentations.
• Participate in in-house presentations for customers and visitors.

The Requirements

• A university graduate with a genuine interest for flavours, fragrances, essential oils, and natural products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Detail-oriented with a self-motivated, flexible approach to work.

Good team working skills and a willingness to learn and follow instructions.

Basic laboratory skills are a plus.

This is an excellent entry point into the specialist world of flavours and fragrances, offering mentorship, hands‑on learning, and the opportunity to grow within a respected global organisation.