Stores Senior Operator Grade 2 – Driving Responsibilities

Almac Group; Sharnford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

annual bonus

generous holiday allowance

healthcare reimbursement scheme

Job summary

Almac Group in Charnwood is seeking a Stores Senior Operator Grade 2 to manage receipt, storage, transfer and dispatch of pharmaceutical materials in a regulated warehouse. The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, GMP/GDP compliance and safe material handling, with local inter-site transport using company vehicles.

You will lead shifts as senior warehouse representative, train others, and contribute to continuous improvements, with full HGV training provided.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, at grades A-C, or significant previous experience in a senior warehouse operator role.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain the HGV licence and related qualifications within 12 months.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.
• Experience working independently in a regulated environment and following procedures.
• Experience using warehouse management, ERP systems and inventory control.
• Good communication, teamwork, numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing the compliant receipt, storage, issue, transfer and dispatch of pharmaceutical materials.
• Completing warehouse and inventory transactions accurately using systems.
• Maintaining material traceability and stock accuracy in GMP/GDP conditions.
• Operating company HGV vehicles for local inter-site deliveries and handling transport documentation.
• Operating forklift trucks and material-handling equipment safely.
• Providing day-to-day guidance to Warehouse Operators and supporting shift handovers and training.
• Identifying improvements across warehouse, inventory, transport and logistics processes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Planning & prioritising

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse management / WMS

Job description

Stores Senior Operator Grade 2 - Driving Responsibilities

Location: Charnwood

Hours / Shifts / Pattern: Monday - Friday - 8:30am - 4:30pm

Business Unit: Pharma Services

Open To: Internal & External Candidates

Ref No.: HRJOB11731

Salary: £16.58 per hour plus company perks

The Opportunity

We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a PS CH Stores Senior Operator Grade 2 to join our Pharma Services warehouse team in Charnwood. This hands-on role is central to the safe receipt, storage, transfer and dispatch of active pharmaceutical ingredients, drug products and other regulated materials within a computerised warehouse environment.

You will help maintain inventory accuracy and product integrity across the supply chain, while coordinating routine warehouse activities and acting as the senior warehouse representative during assigned shifts. The role also includes local inter-site transport using temperature-controlled company vehicles, with full responsibility for safety, traceability and accurate documentation. No previous HGV driving experience is required, as full HGV training and support will be provided on the job.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the compliant receipt, storage, issue, transfer and dispatch of pharmaceutical materials.
• Completing warehouse and inventory transactions accurately using warehouse management, inventory control or ERP systems.
• Maintaining material traceability, stock accuracy and appropriate storage conditions in line with Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Distribution Practice.
• Operating company HGV vehicles for local inter-site deliveries and completing vehicle, temperature-monitoring and transport documentation.
• Operating forklift trucks and material-handling equipment safely following the required training and site procedures.
• Providing day-to-day guidance to Warehouse Operators and supporting effective shift handovers, onboarding and training.
• Identifying and contributing to improvements across warehouse, inventory, transport and logistics processes.

Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast-paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple: we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found on the Life at Almac section of our careers website.

What you need to be successful

To be considered for this opportunity, you should be comfortable working independently in a regulated warehouse or logistics environment, following procedures accurately and maintaining high standards of safety, quality and documentation.

Essential criteria

• 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, at grades A-C, or significant previous experience in a senior warehouse operator role.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain the HGV licence and associated professional qualifications required to operate the company fleet within 12 months of appointment, or another timeframe agreed by the company. No previous HGV driving experience is required, as full training and support will be provided on the job.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.
• Experience working independently in a regulated environment and following procedures accurately.
• Day-to-day experience using warehouse management, computerised inventory control or ERP systems, including maintaining inventory accuracy and completing controlled documentation and material transactions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail, and an understanding of safe material-handling practices.
• The ability to plan and prioritise, make sound operational decisions under pressure and manage a varied workload with changing demands.

Desirable criteria

Desirable criteria include a forklift truck licence or certification and previous experience within a GMP, GDP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or healthcare environment. An existing Class C or C1 HGV licence, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence or experience operating temperature-controlled vehicles would be advantageous but is not required, as HGV training will be provided on the job.

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK with no restrictions or possess a valid work permit that will allow them to take up full-time employment in the UK.

Further information

Further information on the essential and desirable criteria required for this role can be found in the Job Description attached to this advert.

A competitive salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance and a healthcare reimbursement scheme, together with a rewarding role where your work contributes to the advancement of human health.

• annual bonus
• generous holiday allowance
• healthcare reimbursement scheme

We welcome applications from internal candidates who are interested in developing their skills and taking advantage of the upskilling opportunities available through this position.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 1st November 2026