Warehouse Associate

Skills Alliance Enterprise; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in Stevenage is looking for a Warehouse Operator to support storage and flow of materials in compliance with GMP. Responsibilities include receiving materials, maintaining records, and quality control. Ideal candidates possess attention to detail and experience in operations. The role offers a great opportunity to contribute actively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transferable operations role or relevant industry setting.
• Commitment to high-quality work.
• Flexible, self-motivated and focused on team outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Receiving deliveries of materials and maintaining accurate records.
• Inputting material information into the warehouse management system.
• Using forklifts and equipment to manage materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Technical reading and interpretation

Education

GCSE Level or equivalent in English and Mathematics

Fork-lift truck licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Warehouse Operator | Onsite Stevenage (Temp to Perm)

Bi‑weekly shift rotation (6am‑3:45pm / 12:15pm‑10pm).

Based at our client’s GMP warehouse in Stevenage, the Warehouse Operator supports the storage and flow of goods/materials from third parties into the manufacturing centre, including spraying/wiping of equipment, and the transfer out of finished products and waste into short‑term storage, clinical sites and/or third parties.

The role focuses on HS&E and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving deliveries of materials, verifying correct merchandise and maintaining accurate records.
• Inputting material information and data into the warehouse management system.
• Performing and documenting incoming materials checks for any damage or discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate records of deliveries of all merchandise received and distributed.
• Contacting suppliers or distributors to resolve shipment or delivery issues.
• Using forklifts, hand carts or pallet jacks to load, unload, move, stack, and strategically arrange materials to maximise storage space.
• Sampling incoming materials for quality control testing.
• Processing distribution orders or requests, including retrieving specified materials from storage, packing, sealing, and labelling accordingly.
• Specialist cleaning of equipment and materials before transfer into environmentally controlled manufacturing areas.
• Handling temperature‑sensitive materials and operating cryogenic equipment.
• Performing activities in accordance with policies, procedures and licenses that comply with regulatory expectations, including chain‑of‑custody procedures.
• Working to a high safety standard, in compliance with GMP and other regulatory standards.
• Supporting the Warehouse Team Leader, as required, in generating, reviewing and approving cGMP and safety documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and COSHH assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience in a transferable operations role or relevant industry setting.
• Good attention to detail and ability to accurately follow SOPs.
• Flexible, self‑motivated and focused on team outcomes.
• Ability to read, write and interpret technical information and specifications in English.
• Must meet physical requirements: lift, bend, reach, stretch, climb ladders and work in tight spaces.
• Commitment to high‑quality work.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience working in a GMP pharmaceutical warehouse/inventory management environment.
• Good knowledge and understanding of GMP and HS&E regulations relevant to pharmaceutical warehousing.
• Good IT skills, including familiarity with ERP platform applications.
• Knowledge of handling temperature‑sensitive products: receiving, storage, labelling and packaging.
• Customer‑centricity, considering the impacts of all supply decisions on the customer and ensuring improvements in service.

Qualifications

• GCSE Level or equivalent qualifications in English and Mathematics (E).
• Fork‑lift truck licence (P).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Warehouse Management systems (P).

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative biotech company. If you're eager to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!