Company Description
SGS are the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company.
We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
We deliver services that touch every part of human activity and improve millions of lives - from ensuring the safety of food, clothing, transportation, and medicine to better testing in the nuclear industry. Whatever your role, you will make an important contribution to delivering safer products, better services and keeping society connected.
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Retailer Discounts
- Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Job Description
Job Title: Sample Unpacking Assistant
- Job Type: Permanent
- Hours: 37.5
- Job Location: Ellesmere Port
Your new role
- As a unpacking assistant you will be unpacking samples ensuring they are labelled and receipted correctly in accordance with the quality management system
- Ensure all samples are correctly receipted in and registered on LIMS accurately and efficiently recording details in appropriate sample registers in order that the customer requirements are met within agreed turnaround times.
- To provide stewarding support to the laboratory, to ensure customer service levels are met e.g. sample storage, retrieval and disposal.
- Support with the storage, retrieval and disposal of samples in a proper, traceable and safe manner to ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety
- Take receipt of samples and stock items/consumables delivered to site in order to ensure an efficient and effective laboratory operation.
- Support effective teamwork and communication between unpacking, registration and laboratory teams to ensure an effective and efficient service, in keeping with business objectives, is provided to the customer.
- Ensure your training records / training matrix are kept up to date so that your manager and any auditors reviewing skill levels have accurate information.
- Support a commitment to continuous improvement through adherance with SGS’s quality systems to ensure a quality service is offered to customers and compliance to SGS procedures.
Qualifications
How to be a successful candidate
- Experience in working within a high-volume submission / fast paced environment and working to a tight deadline.
- GCSE in Science, Mathematics and English grades A to C or equivalent.
- Valid driving license for the UK
Desirable
- Experience of working in a lab industry
- Desirable, Experience of working in the Oil Industry
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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