Inventory Associate in Gatwick, West Sussex

Location: Aurora House, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9JY

Position Type: Full-time, Temporary Contract (6 Months)

Pay Rate: £13.20 per hour (AWR equivalent approx. £26,598 per annum)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 18:15 (Overtime available)

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Inventory Associate to join an active Operations team dedicated to receiving, packaging, and distributing world-class products across ambient, cold, and frozen storage environments.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a regulated, quality-driven warehouse and logistics setting.

• Order Fulfilment: Pick and pack client orders accurately to achieve business and operational targets.
• Goods Inwards & Inventory: Receive courier deliveries, place stock into correct storage locations, and log movements onto internal inventory management software.
• Packaging & Setup: Follow Production Orders to meet client packaging specifications, including room and equipment setup and clean-down.
• Documentation & Compliance: Complete GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) paperwork accurately within required timelines and adhere strictly to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Stock Control: Carry out regular inventories, cycle counts, and safe waste disposal.
• Health, Safety & Quality: Maintain high housekeeping standards, wear required PPE, report hazards/near misses, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.

• Education & Skills: GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics; good general IT literacy.
• Environment Suitability: Ability and willingness to work in ambient, cold-chain, and environments as required (full PPE provided).
• Work Ethic: Strong attention to detail, proactive mindset, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and numerical skills, with an adaptable, "can-do" approach to changing priorities.
• Desirable: Prior experience working in a GxP/GMP regulated environment or handling biological/pharmaceutical materials is an advantage.

• PPE Provided: All required safety footwear and high-visibility workwear are provided on-site.
• Pre-employment Checks: The successful candidate will be required to complete standard vetting, including a 5-year activity history and personal references check.
• Hiring Process: Stage 1 on-site interview with the hiring manager.

If you meet the requirements and are ready to start immediately, please submit your CV to be considered for an interview.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.