Warehouse and Lab Technician

Key Appointments; Upper Edge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Private health insurance (optional)

Discretionary bonus scheme

Career development and training

Mental health support

Volunteering opportunities

Enhanced parental leave

Death-in-service benefit

Annual eye tests and refreshments

Job summary

Key Appointments in Elland, West Yorkshire is seeking a Warehouse and Lab Technician to support a specialist chemical business. You will prepare and dispatch chemical samples, following client requirements and working closely with a small team.

The role combines warehouse duties, sample preparation and administration, with customer service and adherence to COSHH and health and safety guidelines. A well-organised, detail-focused candidate will excel.

Qualifications

• A good standard of English and maths.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Confidence using computers and IT systems.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Repacking and decanting chemical samples.
• Locating products in the warehouse and selecting items for orders.
• Processing sample requests using the IT system.
• Generating delivery paperwork.
• Creating and printing product labels.
• Following client instructions and sampling requirements.
• Complying with COSHH and health and safety guidelines.
• Returning unused samples and stock to correct locations.
• Liaising with Client Administrators and Stock Controller.
• Communicating with couriers and handling enquiries.

Skills

Organised

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Planning skills

English language

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Warehouse and Lab Technician | Elland, West Yorkshire

Contract: Six-month fixed-term contract

Hours: Full-time

Are you organised, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and confident using IT systems to process orders and paperwork?

We are looking for a Warehouse and Lab Technician on behalf of a specialist chemical business based in Elland.

Working as part of a small team, you will help to prepare and dispatch chemical samples accurately, ensuring each client's individual requirements are followed.

This is a varied, hands‑on role that combines warehouse duties, sample preparation, administration and customer service.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Repacking and decanting chemical samples.


• Locating products within the warehouse and selecting the correct items for each order.


• Processing sample requests using the company's IT system.


• Generating delivery paperwork.


• Creating, amending and printing product labels.


• Following client instructions and individual sampling requirements.


• Reviewing and complying with COSHH and health and safety guidelines.


• Returning unused samples and stock to the correct warehouse locations.


• Liaising with Client Administrators and the Stock Controller.


• Communicating with couriers and hauliers when required.


• Responding to client and internal enquiries.

About You

To be considered for this Warehouse and Lab Technician position, you will need:

• A good standard of English and maths.


• Strong organisational and planning skills.


• Confidence using computers and IT systems.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• The ability to work accurately in a busy and pressurised environment.


• The physical capability to undertake manual handling duties.


• Experience in a similar warehouse or laboratory-based position would be beneficial, as would knowledge of the chemical industry, although this is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Generous holiday allowance and contributory pension scheme.


• Optional private health insurance.


• Discretionary company-wide bonus scheme.


• Career development and training opportunities.


• Mental health, menopause and counselling support.


• Paid volunteering opportunities.


• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.


• Death-in-service benefit.


• Complimentary refreshments, annual eye tests and flu vaccinations.


• Team-building activities.