Materials & Facilities Coordinator in Melbourn

Be the operational heartbeat behind life changing diagnostic solutions. At LEX, every diagnostic test we produce has the potential to improve patient outcomes around the world. Behind every successful product is a well organised operation that ensures the right materials are available, compliant, and ready when needed. We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Materials & Facilities Coordinator to join our team in Melbourn. This is a varied role that combines supply chain coordination, inventory management, facilities support, and front-of-house responsibilities in a regulated diagnostics manufacturing and R&D environment. If you enjoy working across multiple functions, building strong relationships, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

You won't be tackling this role alone, you'll be joining a close knit Site Operations team where collaboration is key. No two days are ever quite the same, and you'll play an important role in supporting both our operational teams and site visitors by:

• Front of House & Facilities Support
  • Acting as a first point of contact for visitors and guests
  • Providing a professional reception and meet-and-greet service
  • Coordinating meeting room bookings and preparation
  • Supporting day-to-day facilities activities across the site
• Materials & Inventory Coordination
  • Managing the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials, consumables, and components
  • Verifying deliveries against purchase orders and supporting quality inspections
  • Maintaining accurate inventory records and traceability documentation
  • Ensuring materials are stored correctly and in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Purchasing & Supplier Support
  • Raising and managing purchase orders for critical materials and supplies
  • Liaising with suppliers regarding deliveries, documentation, and order status
  • Supporting supplier performance monitoring and issue resolution
  • Helping maintain continuity of supply to support manufacturing and R&D activities
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Maintaining accurate records in line with ISO 13485 and internal quality systems
  • Supporting audit readiness through robust documentation and traceability
• Warehouse Operations
  • Supporting stock counts, inventory reconciliation, and warehouse organisation
  • Ensuring materials are correctly segregated and controlled
  • Following all health, safety, and biosafety procedures
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site

Requirements

We're interested in people who are organised, detail-oriented, and thrive in what can sometimes be a very fast paced environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a materials coordination, supply chain, logistics, warehouse, or similar inventory management role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping accuracy
• Confident communicator who can build relationships across different teams and suppliers
• Good IT skills and experience using inventory management, ERP, or MRP systems
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English

Benefits

We also offer fantastic employee benefits including:

• Employer pension contribution of 10% (+3% personal contribution)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life insurance
• 25 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays
• Discounts and memberships to local sports facilities and the theatre

If you're looking for a varied role where your organisation, attention to detail, and customer focused approach can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team helping deliver diagnostic solutions that make a real difference.