Stores Co-ordinator

Store Coordinator

Join Our Team

Are you an organised, hands-on professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for a Store Co-ordinator to support the daily operation of a scientific stores function within a Research & Development environment.

This is a highly active and physical role where you will be responsible for receiving, handling, storing, and distributing laboratory consumables, chemicals, solvents, and other scientific materials. You will play a critical role in ensuring researchers have the right materials available when they need them, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.

You do not need a scientific background to be successful in this role. Candidates with experience in retail, stockrooms, warehousing, logistics, or inventory management are encouraged to apply. If you bring a strong customer-focused mindset, excellent organisational skills, and a willingness to learn, we will provide all the necessary training to help you develop the technical and scientific knowledge required for the position.

What You'll Do

As a Store Coordinator, you will:

• Manage stock inventory and ensure materials are available to support laboratory operations.
• Receive, inspect, store, and distribute scientific consumables and laboratory supplies.
• Operate stock management systems to track inventory movements and stock levels.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for researchers regarding inventory and stock-related queries.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Create and maintain documentation, reports, and stock records.
• Generate barcodes and maintain shelf labelling systems.
• Monitor stock usage trends and proactively manage replenishment activities.
• Investigate stock shortages, delivery lead times, and suitable alternatives when required.
• Handle materials requiring special storage conditions, including hazardous and temperature-sensitive products.
• Support KPI reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and security requirements.
• Assist during internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Archive and maintain documentation in accordance with procedures.

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• Previous experience working in a stockroom, warehouse, stores, inventory management, or materials handling environment
• Experience using inventory or stock management systems.
• Strong understanding of stock control processes and inventory accuracy.

Skills & Competencies

You will be:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and proactive.
• Customer-focused with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A confident problem solver who can effectively manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working with data, reports, and IT systems.
• Able to build effective relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic working environment.
• Committed to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Working Environment

This position is primarily based within a scientific R&D facility and storeroom environment, with some administrative and computer-based work.

The role involves:

• Frequent walking throughout the facility.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying materials.
• Manual handling of products typically weighing up to 20 kg.
• Working with laboratory supplies, solvents, chemicals, and other materials that may require special handling procedures.
• Following strict safety, security, and compliance requirements.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative scientific environment where your work directly supports research activities and operational excellence. You'll play a key role in ensuring critical materials are available to the teams driving innovation and discovery every day.

Apply today and help keep science moving forward.

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