Materials and Distribution Officer in Penicuik

Location: Penicuik, GB, EH26 0BF

Company: AliveDx

At AliveDx, we empower diagnostic insights, transform patient care, and innovate for life. With over 30 years in in-vitro diagnostics, we put the health of patients first by creating innovative solutions designed for faster diagnostic results.

Materials & Distribution Officer

AliveDx are recruiting for a Materials & Distribution Officer to join the Inventory Management team based near Penicuik (EH26 0BF). The purpose of this role is to contribute to the efficient operation of the warehouse. This includes receiving, storing, and distributing materials, maintaining inventory, and ensuring the warehouse is clean, organised and safe. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and a team player with a commitment to maintaining high standards of operational efficiency. The role is full-time (37.5 hours), 12-month fixed-term contract, with flexible working hours.

Your Mission

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and damage.
• Sort, organise, and store products in designated areas.
• Accurately pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipping based on customer requirements.
• Load and unload trucks, containers, or pallets as needed.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and reporting discrepancies.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work environment.
• Adhere to all company safety standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with other warehouse staff and departments to fulfil customer orders and meet deadlines.
• Report any issues or damages to inventory or equipment to the Warehouse Manager.
• Receipt into stock, procured materials – booking biological, chemical and many other components via the site’s inventory system, TROPOS.
• Application of Good Documentation Practice & Good Manufacturing Practice principles.
• Utilise the warehouse ticketing system, ensuring it is updated to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Perform supplemental duties such as material management to ensure FEFO, stock checking, replenishment and material discard.

Your Competencies

• IT literate with strong Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel) skills.
• Previous warehousing experience with an understanding of inventory management systems is preferred.
• Previous experience or understanding of Good Manufacturing/Good Documentation Practice is advantageous.
• Understanding of basic health and safety and manual handling principles.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with the ability to lift and move heavy objects of up to 20kg and stand for extended periods.
• Forklift licence preferred but not required.
• Customer-centric, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet customer needs and drive team results.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

What We Offer

• A salary of up to £27,000 per annum.
• A highly dynamic and growing environment.
• An opportunity to live your passion for intrapreneurial mindset, where cultivating innovation and customer-centricity are at the heart of everything we do.
• A flexible working environment where applicable and a range of core and flexible benefits ranging from private medical cover, life assurance, additional annual leave, cycle to work, technology, experience days and access to marketplace discounts.

AliveDx is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of nationality, sex, disability, region/belief, sexual orientation or age. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge will be based on competencies, performance and business needs.