We are seeking a talented, self-motivated individual to join us as a Stores Assistant working full time on site at SPT Labtech on a 3-6 month fixed term contract. The successful person will support all aspects of the Stores function and will be a key part of our mission to support our customers, making a positive difference to human health.You’ll be dynamic, forward-thinking and willing to identify initiatives that will improve departmental efficiencies and enhance our internal department communications. Experience within a logistics environment is preferred although full in-house training will be provided.About us:Based in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. SPT Labtech makes products that transform the way scientists work. For decades, our expert scientists, engineers and business innovators have provided scientists with world-leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalised experiences designed for real-world challenges in the lab.Want to be part of a team that’s truly making a difference?Your key responsibilities will include:Goods Inwards:Receive and check incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes.Inspect goods for damage or discrepancies and report issues promptly.Accurately book goods into the inventory systemLabel and store items in designated locations following company procedures.Maintain clean and organized goods in area.Works Order Picking:Pick and prepare materials for work orders in line with production schedules.Ensure accuracy of picked items and quantities.Stage materials in appropriate areas for easy access by production teamsUpdate systems to reflect stock movements.Liaise with production or operations teams to resolve shortages or discrepancies. Consumable order process:Pick consumable items according to picking lists, orders, or system instructions.Accurately count, check, and pack items to meet order requirementsEnsure consumables are picked in line with FIFO and stock rotation rules.Use warehouse management systems (WMS), scanners, or manual paperwork as required.Replenish picking locations to agreed minimum stock levels.Report low stock levels, damages, or discrepancies to supervision.Follow all health & safety, quality, and site procedures.Work collaboratively with other warehouse teams (goods-in, dispatch, stores)General Duties: Conduct regular stock checks and support inventory accuracy initiatives.Follow health & safety guidelines and safe working practices.Maintain housekeeping standards within the stores area.Assist with other warehouses or store-related tasks as needed.Follow all health & safety, quality, and site procedures.Work collaboratively with other warehouse teams (goods-in, dispatch, storesAny other duties as set out by the Stores supervisor.Skills & AttributesPrevious experience in a stores, warehouse, or logistics role would be desirable.A great team player with a willingness to learn. Educated to GCSE level with success in Maths, English highly desired.Microsoft office skills. Advanced problem solving and fault-finding abilities.Good attention to detail and organisational skillsStrong communication skills.Ability to manage all aspects of the role working to sometimes very tight deadlines. Ability to multi-task and flexibility to working practices preferred.Some manual lifting will be required with this position. Our commitment to you:You’ll be working with talented professionals in a motivated and driven team. We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive, valued benefits, including private medical insurance, a generous pension plan, and an annual discretionary bonus. We embrace diversity and inclusivity, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or family status. We prioritise supporting our employees' diverse needs as we strive for excellence together.If the above resonates with you, apply with an up-to-date CV and be a part of our journey to reshape the future of science.
We are seeking a talented, self-motivated individual to join us as a Stores Assistant working full time on site at SPT Labtech on a 3-6 month fixed term contract. The successful person will support all aspects of the Stores function and will be a key part of our mission to support our customers, making a positive difference to human health.
You’ll be dynamic, forward-thinking and willing to identify initiatives that will improve departmental efficiencies and enhance our internal department communications.
Experience within a logistics environment is preferred although full in-house training will be provided.
About us:
Based in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. SPT Labtech makes products that transform the way scientists work. For decades, our expert scientists, engineers and business innovators have provided scientists with world-leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalised experiences designed for real-world challenges in the lab.
Want to be part of a team that’s truly making a difference?
Your key responsibilities will include:
Goods Inwards:
- Receive and check incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Inspect goods for damage or discrepancies and report issues promptly.
- Accurately book goods into the inventory system
- Label and store items in designated locations following company procedures.
- Maintain clean and organized goods in area.
Works Order Picking:
- Pick and prepare materials for work orders in line with production schedules.
- Ensure accuracy of picked items and quantities.
- Stage materials in appropriate areas for easy access by production teams
- Update systems to reflect stock movements.
- Liaise with production or operations teams to resolve shortages or discrepancies.
Consumable order process:
- Pick consumable items according to picking lists, orders, or system instructions.
- Accurately count, check, and pack items to meet order requirements
- Ensure consumables are picked in line with FIFO and stock rotation rules.
- Use warehouse management systems (WMS), scanners, or manual paperwork as required.
- Replenish picking locations to agreed minimum stock levels.
- Report low stock levels, damages, or discrepancies to supervision.
- Follow all health & safety, quality, and site procedures.
- Work collaboratively with other warehouse teams (goods-in, dispatch, stores)
General Duties:
- Conduct regular stock checks and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Follow health & safety guidelines and safe working practices.
- Maintain housekeeping standards within the stores area.
- Assist with other warehouses or store-related tasks as needed.
- Follow all health & safety, quality, and site procedures.
- Work collaboratively with other warehouse teams (goods-in, dispatch, stores
- Any other duties as set out by the Stores supervisor.
Skills & Attributes
- Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, or logistics role would be desirable.
- A great team player with a willingness to learn.
- Educated to GCSE level with success in Maths, English highly desired.
- Microsoft office skills.
- Advanced problem solving and fault-finding abilities.
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to manage all aspects of the role working to sometimes very tight deadlines.
- Ability to multi-task and flexibility to working practices preferred.
- Some manual lifting will be required with this position.
Our commitment to you:
You’ll be working with talented professionals in a motivated and driven team.
We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive, valued benefits, including private medical insurance, a generous pension plan, and an annual discretionary bonus.
We embrace diversity and inclusivity, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or family status. We prioritise supporting our employees' diverse needs as we strive for excellence together.
If the above resonates with you, apply with an up-to-date CV and be a part of our journey to reshape the future of science.
We want to embrace your excitement for science and technology to help us achieve our collective goal: creating products that stand out because they make a difference. In return, we offer you a flexible working environment built on trust where your contribution matters.Here are just some of the things our team have to say about working at SPT Labtech:
We want to embrace your excitement for science and technology to help us achieve our collective goal: creating products that stand out because they make a difference. In return, we offer you a flexible working environment built on trust where your contribution matters.
Here are just some of the things our team have to say about working at SPT Labtech:
