Company Description

Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) is the largest forensic service provider in the UK and Europe. We are part of Eurofins Scientific, which is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on and forensics. Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Administrator to join our fantastic team at our site based in Tamworth. If you are passionate about a rewarding career in procurement and admin and want to use your expertise to its full potential, then this is a great opportunity to join a well-established and successful market leading company with over 30 years’ experience in providing Forensic Services to the Police forces of England and Wales, as well as other commercial organisations and public sector bodies.

This is a truly exciting time to begin or continue your career with our first-class business, as a Warehouse Administrator, the successful candidate will support the Supply Chain Lead.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The successful candidate will also be responsible for the following:

Receiving, Sending and Maintaining the Cellmark Case File archive in TamworthVisitor management including front of house dutiesRaising and receipting orders on our COUPA procurement systemWork with the Warehouse Supervisor on maintaining stock of ETO treated itemsFulfil warehouse orders to the wider business when requiredSupport Warehouse Operative in freezer archive managementSupport Warehouse Support Operative with Workplace Drug Testing/IT order fulfilment if requiredAssist Facilities team during conferences and site meetings

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following skills, is highly motivated, enthusiastic and possesses the competence and team spirit to support others and contribute to a positive culture. If you have knowledge of the below, then we would love to hear from you. 

Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills Required

Knowledge of Health and Safety working practicesClear communication skills (written and verbal) enabling communication at all levels including the ability to escalate matters clearly and conciselyAbility to build strong relationships on a cross functional basis at all levels within the business.High levels of personal integrity and professionalism, able to gain trust of all clients/stakeholders.Planning and organisation skillsHigh levels of concentration, accuracy and reliability.Tenacious with the ability to work under pressure in a changing environment.Demonstrable initiative with a pro-active attitude to continuous improvement.IT literacy and knowledge of MS Office applications.

Desirable

Experience of working within a warehouse

Here at EFS integrity and customer focus is at the heart of everything we do to following skills would be a distinct advantage and will see you excel in this role.

Person Specific

Excellent administration skills.Excellent communication and influencing skills.Innovation and problem-solving skills.Strength in negotiation and influencing.Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.Ability to work independently whilst responsive to direction when necessary.Proactive and enthusiastic attitude and demonstrable commitmentExcellent organisational skillsFlexible and adaptable.Attention to detail.Delivery of projects and critical work to agreed timescales.Willingness to undertake training.

Additional Information

Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, applicants should note that security clearance is required for this role. To gain security clearance you must have five years continuous residency in the UK. Security clearance is undertaken by a third party to police personnel vetting standards (NPPV/3 and SC), as such any criminal convictions may prevent you from gaining security clearance. Further information on the security clearance process and requirement can be found at https://www.warwickshire.police.uk/police-forces/warwickshire-police/areas/warwickshire-police/about-us/about-us/police-national-vetting-service/. In addition, all successful applicants will be required to undertake drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment.

In return for your hard work and loyal service, we will offer you a competitive salary, and a selection of employee benefits via our flexible benefits menu which includes cycle to work, give as you earn, volunteering days, buy and sell holiday. In addition, we also offer the following:

Life Assurance (3 times annual salary)Scottish Widows Company Pension Plan25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days)Employee length of service awards and yearly recognition schemes, celebrating work anniversaries here at EFS.Employee tech schemeDiscount vouchers and flexi reward points on our employee wellness hubEveryone who joins EFS will have access to Perkbox allowing you to save money all year round on a wide range of perks such as supermarket savings, days out or your daily coffeeLearning and study supportEmployee Assistance ProgrammeHealth Cash Plan membershipEnhanced company sick, maternity and paternity pay schemeRefer a friend schemeSubscription to mental health support and wellbeingFree on-site car parking

Due to the nature of the work we undertake on our EFS Midlands site, for employees based at EFS Midlands or likely to attend EFS Midlands as part of their role you must inform us if you come into contact with any firearms or ammunition through work or any other reason as there will be precautions you will need to take in order to enter the premises.  This also applies to persons involved in clay pigeon shooting, and those who regularly use any cartridge based tools such as nail/stud guns.  Please provide details on your application.