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 key responsibilities include assisting the Operations Manager with receipt, picking, packing, and storage of deliveries, checking stock levels using stock control software, and ensuring all items are stored under appropriate conditions. You will maintain the electronic stock management system (SAP) 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. You will contribute to providing a high-quality, professional service under the direction of senior staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and organisational policies. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your skills within a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose, supported by the Synnovis Way Development programme.

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

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

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