Location
London

Hours
7.5 hour shifts between 6am and 10pm, Monday to Friday initially. Weekend working will be required once the operation is fully live.

Salary
£27,000 per annum

About the Role
Join Synnovis, the UK’s leading and fastest growing pathology company, working in partnership with Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals, King’s College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital. As a Warehouse Operative, you will oversee the stock management system within the External Off Site Warehouse and Blackfriars Hub, flexing between both locations based on activity levels. Your responsibilities will include assisting the Operations Manager with receipt, picking, packing, and storage of deliveries, ensuring stock levels and availability are accurately maintained using stock control software such as SAP. You will ensure all items are stored under appropriate conditions and support laboratory departments by delivering and replenishing consumables based on FEFO (First Expiry First Out) principles.

Attention to detail and concentration are essential, as is physical fitness to lift and carry boxes within statutory weight limits. Under direction, you will contribute to providing a high-quality, professional service to service users and visitors. You will work with handheld scanners and computerised warehouse management systems, maintain warehouse equipment and working areas in a clean and safe condition, and adhere to health and safety policies and procedures. This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills through The Synnovis Way Development programme and contribute to innovative service improvements.

Experience
- Previous work experience, even if unrelated, is essential.
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems such as SAP, LabApp, or Microsoft Office is required.
- Previous warehousing, hospital, or laboratory experience is desirable but not essential.

About you
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently without close supervision.
- Ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure in a busy environment.
- Pleasant, courteous, and helpful approach.
- Reliable, conscientious, and motivated.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow laid down procedures.
- Willingness to cooperate with trainers and contribute to the training of others.
- Commitment to maintaining good working relationships and effective teamwork.

Qualifications
- Essential: 5 GCSE passes (A-C), including English and Mathematics, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.