About Harvard Bioscience Harvard Bioscience is a leading developer, manufacturer and seller of technologies, products and services that enable fundamental research, discovery, and pre-clinical testing for drug development. Our customers range from renowned academic institutions and government laboratories, to the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and contract research organizations. With operations in North America, Europe, and China, we sell through a combination of direct and distribution channels to customers around the world. We are a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HBIO).

A career with Harvard Bioscience is an experience where our employees are energized and aligned to our mission – To enhance human health by empowering researchers with precise, reliable life science technologies, support and services that accelerate discovery and development. We are a trusted partner for life science researchers by delivering precision-engineered solutions driving innovation from discovery to production.

Biochrom is an affiliate of Harvard Bioscience, a long-established global company that has been developing scientific and is located in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Operations Manager, we are seeking a Warehouse Operative to join our Operations team. This role requires a motivated individual with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills both written and oral.

The warehouse operative will be responsible for a range of duties within the warehouse environment including (but not exclusively) shipping and receiving, maintaining inventory, completing paperwork, forklift operation and quality control.

Essential Job Functions

• Making sure stock and supplies are received, booked in and stored correctly.
• Pick orders in an accurate and time efficient manner.
• Have good attention to detail, ensuring items and work are completed with minimal errors.
• Packing items ready for dispatch ensuring labels and invoices are printed and correct.
• Loading / Unloading vehicles.
• Carry out required cycle-counts for the department to meet its targets on pick-accuracy.
• Ensure chemicals and spares are kitted correctly as required.
• Quality Control of incoming goods

· Maintaining a clear and tidy warehouse, ensuring any potential hazards are dealt with safely, quickly, and efficiently.

• Working both independently and as part of a team
• Confer and coordinate activities with other departments.

skills and abilities required

• Good communication and a positive, team focused attitude
• Good level of I.T skills
• Experience of working within a warehousing function – Essential
• Forklift License (Reach, Electric Stacker Truck) – Preferred
• Dangerous Goods knowledge – An advantage
• Lean Management knowledge - An advantage

WHY WE WANT YOU

Your work in our warehouse ensures hospitals and labs get the equipment they need, when they need it. From accurate picking to smooth dispatch, you'll help keep our supply chain moving and support vital healthcare operations globally.

WE OFFER

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay