Warehouse Controller

OXB; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company in the cell and gene therapy sector as a Warehouse Controller. In this role, you will be essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse functions, from receiving and storing materials to picking and packing for production. With a focus on accuracy and teamwork, you'll contribute to life-changing therapies that impact patients worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive, innovative environment where your skills will be valued and developed. Be part of a mission-driven organization that thrives on collaboration and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Competitive reward packages

Wellbeing programmes

Development opportunities

Supportive colleagues

Diverse and inclusive environment

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations with high accuracy and numeracy skills.
• Proficient in using computer applications like Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check stock from vendors ensuring accuracy and safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and security of the warehouse while updating procedures.

Skills

High accuracy

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Previous warehouse experience

Manual handling training

Driving license

Job description

Job description:

We are at the centre of the rapidly growing cell and gene therapy sector. We deliver life-changing therapies to patients, and so can you.

We are currently recruiting for Warehouse Controllers to join the Warehouse and Supply Chain (WSC) team at our facilities in Wallingford and Cowley.

The purpose of the role is to carry out all the necessary activities to support the warehouse “end to end” function. This includes the physical receipt of materials, booking in, labelling and movement to picking against shop orders, packing, and delivering to production facilities.

Our WSC chain team are critical to our manufacturing success. They ensure we have the consumables and reagents needed to make our products, which will go on to change the lives of millions of patients. This multi-functional team works together to support all our logistical needs.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

1. Receiving stock from vendors, ensuring product is:
   • Delivered without damage
   • At correct location and matches purchase order
   • Stored in appropriate location (noting any special temperature/hazardous storage conditions)
2. Ensuring stock is in correct storage areas (Quarantine; Release; Reject)
3. Updating the computer system where applicable to ensure accuracy
4. Performing cycle counts/stock checks to maintain accuracy
5. Maintaining cleanliness, safety, and security of the warehouse
6. Updating Standard Operating Procedures to reflect current practices
7. Picking, packing, and checking stock by item, batch number, and quantity as requisitioned
8. Driving company vehicle to deliver requisitions to production and OXB sites
9. Coordinating shipments of Drug Substance (or other materials) for processing
10. Raising purchase requisitions where appropriate

We are looking for:

• High accuracy, numeracy, and literacy skills
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Previous warehouse experience
• Manual handling training
• Experience operating mechanical lifting equipment (FLT not essential)
• Driving license

About Us:

OXB is a quality and innovation-led viral vector CDMO with a mission to enable clients to deliver life-changing therapies worldwide. With over 25 years of experience in viral vectors, we are pioneers in cell and gene therapy, supporting the majority of gene therapies.

We collaborate with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, providing expertise in viral vector development and manufacturing, including lentivirus, AAV, and adenoviral vectors. Our capabilities span from early development to commercialization, backed by robust quality systems, analytical methods, and regulatory expertise.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive reward packages
• Wellbeing programmes
• Development opportunities
• Supportive colleagues
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• State-of-the-art facilities

We want you to feel inspired every day. Our future-focused, rapidly growing business succeeds through passion, commitment, and teamwork. Join us to make a difference.

Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives.