Job Description
Samples Despatch Assistant required, based in Warrington. Requiring recent experience of coordinating the organisation and shipment of chemical samples. Experience and knowledge of safety data sheets (SDS) is desirable but not essential.
Title: Samples Despatch Assistant
Location: Warrington
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (dependent on experience)
Term: Permanent
SRG are working with a global chemical manufacturer who are leaders in several speciality and high-performance chemical markets. They are now hiring a Samples Despatch Assistant to join the laboratory team on a permanent basis, at their site in Warrington. This role will be pivotal for commercial and experimental sample requests and coordinating activities related to despatch and follow up. With a high number of samples being despatched every year, prospective candidates should hold experience in coordinating the organisation and shipment of chemical samples and be disciplined and structured in their workflow.
Benefits: A forward-thinking business with lots of recent investment into their laboratory facilities. 27 days holiday, increasing with length of service, plus 8 bank holidays. 37.5 working hours, 8.30am to 4.30pm (flexible), Monday to Friday. Excellent pension scheme, private health care, annual bonus, Cycle to Work scheme.
Role / Description
Organise chemical sample inventory to ensure samples are readily identifiable and accessible.
Act as the main point of contact for commercial sample requests.
Ensure commercial samples are despatched to agreed timescales.
Accurately record all sample despatch records according to procedures.
Ensure adequate stocks of samples are maintained in the warehouse and laboratory.
Report sample despatch statistics to the laboratory manager on monthly basis.
Requirements
* A-level or HND (or equivalent) in science, preferably chemistry.
* Proven experience in organising and shipment of chemical samples.
* Knowledge and experience of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) is desirable but not essential.
* Proficiency in using Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to multi-task and to work under pressure with a sense of urgency
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
For more information please call Chris on 0161 526 1898.
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