Logistics and Distributions Operative
Location
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At6/5/2026
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Occupation TypeWarehouse operatives
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled - Extending
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Join us at EIT:
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas:
Your Role:
At EIT we are seeking two hands-on and detailed orientated Logistics and Distribution Operatives to support the day-to-day operations of the central store warehouse we are currently establishing to streamline the procurement, storage, and distribution of materials, equipment, and consumables needed to carry out our institute-wide research and development. The Logistics & Distribution Technicians will play a vital role in accurately picking, packing, transporting and delivery of research supplies across the campus, as supporting the overall warehouse functions through safe goods handling, accurate inventory movements and high levels of customer service.
Your Responsibilities:
Stock and Inventory Coordination:
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas:
- Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology
- Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture
- Climate Change & Managing CO₂
- Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
Your Role:
At EIT we are seeking two hands-on and detailed orientated Logistics and Distribution Operatives to support the day-to-day operations of the central store warehouse we are currently establishing to streamline the procurement, storage, and distribution of materials, equipment, and consumables needed to carry out our institute-wide research and development. The Logistics & Distribution Technicians will play a vital role in accurately picking, packing, transporting and delivery of research supplies across the campus, as supporting the overall warehouse functions through safe goods handling, accurate inventory movements and high levels of customer service.
Your Responsibilities:
Stock and Inventory Coordination:
- Receive, inspect, and accurately record incoming stock (materials, consumables, and equipment)
- Pick stock accurately based on order requests, ensuring correct product, quantity and batch/lot information where applicable.
- Ensure the warehouse is clean, safe, and efficiently organized
- Store materials following proper safety protocols and storage requirements (e.g., temperature-sensitive, hazardous goods)
- Assist in labelling, shelving, and cataloguing items
- Prepare and coordinate internal deliveries to laboratories and departments across the campus
- Ensure timely collection and dispatch of outgoing deliveries, returns, or waste materials
- Maintain delivery schedules and ensure documentation is complete and accurate
- Liaise with lab staff and internal stakeholders to understand delivery requirements and resolve stock issues
- Support inventory-related troubleshooting and urgent supply needs
- Follow HSE procedures and protocols, including PPE use and handling/storage of hazardous goods
- Flag any safety concerns or procedural issues to the Central Stores and Warehouse Manager and relevant Health and Safety representatives
Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Demonstrable experience working in a warehouse, logistics, or stock control role
- Familiarity with inventory systems and warehouse processes
- Previous experience in a lab, research, or healthcare logistics environment
- Experience with ERP/WMS software (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, or similar)
- Knowledge of hazardous material handling and cold chain logistics
- Forklift or pallet truck certification
Our Benefits:
- Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience) + travel allowance + bonus
- Enhanced holiday pay
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Private Medical Insurance
- Hospital Cash Plan
- Therapy Services
- Perk Box
- Electric Car Scheme
You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate) and can commit to travelling between sites based in Oxford, however you will be based at the warehouse site.
Please note, this job is fully site based, Monday - Friday with core hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm for the first 6 months, however this is subject to change from there and as we expand and grow as a business. Start time could change to 6:00am, dependent on business demand & urgent turnarounds across the campus & institutes.