Packing & Despatch Assistant (H/F) Job in Bicester, Home Counties UK

Ref: JD20-01

Job Description for

 

 

Job Title:     PACKING DESPATCH ASSISTANT

 

Reports to:    Warehouse Manager

 

 

 

Introduction

Cherwell Laboratories is a family owned company which has been based in Bicester since 1974.  The Company manufactures and supplies an extensive range of Prepared Microbiological Culture Media to the pharmaceutical industry, food industry and health care markets.  Cherwell also supplies and services specialist environmental air monitoring equipment and supplies biological indicators and data logging equipment, primarily in to the same markets.

Cherwell operates an ISO9001registered Quality Management System and is regularly audited by customers from the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.

 

 

Description of Job

The Packing Despatch department is responsible for the secondary packing of Prepared media products which are destined for irradiation.  The despatch of all orders and receipt of incoming goods is also the responsibility of this department. 

We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic person to work alongside other members of the department and become an integral member of that team.  The position will involve:

 

Ÿ Secondary packing of media products destined for irradiation

Ÿ Matching batch numbers and product codes to customer orders

Ÿ Packing and despatch of equipment and other goods

Ÿ Receipt of raw materials and customer equipment at Goods In

Ÿ Maintaining the warehouse area in a tidy and orderly manner to assist with traceability of product

Ÿ Occasional driving in the early evening delivering/collecting product to/from irradiation plant, currently in Reading

Ÿ This position does involve a considerable amount of lifting

 

 

Where appropriate, we expect all members of staff to become involved in all relevant aspects of the business and contribute as necessary. 

 

 

Requirements Qualifications

 

Personal Skills

Ÿ Maintain high standards, even under pressure - we and our customers expect the best

Ÿ Organise and prioritise their work - despatch can be hectic yet order must be maintained

Ÿ Show accuracy - precise picking packing for orders is vital

Ÿ Be a team player, flexible and responsible - everyone is encouraged to contribute take responsibility for their work

Ÿ Lift heavy boxes - being fit and healthy is very important for this job!

 

Experience qualifications

Ÿ Warehouse/despatch experience – some experience would be beneficial

Ÿ Numeracy skills – must be able to demonstrate the ability to handle numbers, e.g. batch numbers, picking requests, etc.

Ÿ Clean driving licence - conscientious driver, van driving experience advantageous

Ÿ Fundamentals - GCSE or equivalent, in English and Maths

Ÿ Forklift licence – would be advantageous

 

 

Hours of Work

This is a permanent Full Time position based on a 5 day week, 37½ hour week.  Additional hours may be required to cover fluctuating work loads and holidays, all by arrangement.

 

 

Salary Terms of Employment

Details of the Rates of pay will be discussed at interview.  Holiday entitlement is based on 20 days per calendar year, pro rated.  Sick pay and other terms will also be clarified at interview.

 

 

 

Cherwell Laboratories is a family owned business with a family culture.  We are looking for the right minded people to join our growing team, people who can contribute and share in our future success.