Warehouse & Inventory Operative (Late Shift) – 6-Month Contract

Location: Horsham (Langhurstwood Road) | Onsite

Shift: Monday–Friday, 14:00–22:15 (37.5 hours per week)

Pay: £13.20 per hour + 22% shift allowance

Overtime: Available | Start: ASAP  

We’re recruiting on behalf of our client for a Warehouse & Inventory Operative (Early Shift) to join a busy Operations team focused on receiving, packaging and distributing high-quality products across ambient, cold and frozen areas. This role is ideal for someone dependable, accurate, and comfortable working to procedures in a regulated environment.

What you’ll be doing                                  

• Picking and packing orders to meet daily targets and service levels
• Receiving courier deliveries, placing stock into the correct locations and updating inventory software
• Working from production orders to complete packaging requirements, including room/equipment set-up and clean-down
• Completing GMP paperwork accurately and within required timelines
• Supporting inventories, cycle counts and waste disposal activities
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining excellent housekeeping
• Working safely at all times and maintaining compliance with cGMP, safety and quality regulations (training provided)
• Supporting continuous improvement through Lean / PPI processes
• Reporting Health & Safety and Quality risks, near misses and incidents to Line Management
• Completing other ad-hoc duties as required

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• English GCSE (or equivalent experience/qualification)
• Maths GCSE (or equivalent experience/qualification)
• IT literate (confident using systems to book in stock and update records)
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset
• Able to work under pressure and support the wider team
• Willingness and ability to work in ambient, cold-chain and -20°C environments as required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Flexible, adaptable and positive when priorities change

Desirable:

• Experience in a GxP environment
• Experience working with biological and/or pharmaceutical materials

PPE / Working environment

• PPE provided on site
• Pre/post shift requirements include Safety Shoes and High Vis (additional PPE/gowning as required by work area)

Interview process

• Stage 1: Onsite interview with the Hiring Manager

Background checks

• Standard checks including 5-year activity history and personal references