Stores Operator with Driving Duties
Location: Charnwood
Hours / Shifts / Pattern: Monday Friday 8:30am 4:30pm
Business Unit: Pharma Services
Open To: Internal and External Applicants
Ref No.: HRJOB11731
Why this role stands out
Tired of long-haul journeys? We're offering an HGV Category C role at our Loughborough site, with routes typically no longer than 30 minutes. Enjoy flexible working hours, a great work-life balance, and a competitive upwards of £30,000+ base salary. In addition, you'll benefit from our annual bonus scheme, comprehensive company benefits package, and Westfield healthcare cover. If you're looking for a local driving role within a global pharmaceutical organisation, this could be your ideal next step.
Who we are
Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.
The Opportunity
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a Stores Operator with driving duties to join our Pharma Services team based at our Charnwood site.
In this role, you will play an important part in supporting the smooth running of our Cold Chain and Ambient warehouse operations within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. Working within a computerised warehouse setting, you will be responsible for material handling, inventory control, goods inwards, issuing materials to production and distribution, documentation, stock movements and ensuring materials are stored, labelled and protected correctly.
This role also includes driving duties and supporting deliveries to and from off-site locations. You will help ensure all transport activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with relevant compliance requirements, including driver and working time regulations.
You will also support specific functional areas within the warehouse, helping to maintain high standards of organisation, accuracy, safety and GMP compliance. This is a varied and hands-on role where attention to detail, teamwork and a proactive approach are key.
Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out warehouse and inventory control activities in line with SOPs and GMP requirements
- Completing goods-in, issue, receipt, picking and despatch activities accurately and on time
- Maintaining accurate paperwork, stock records and computerised inventory transactions
- Supporting deliveries to and from off-site locations while maintaining transport compliance
- Ensuring materials are correctly labelled, stored and protected from damage or deterioration
- Using forklift trucks, material handling equipment and HGV fleet equipment safely and competently
- Completing pre-shift checks and maintaining high standards of housekeeping within the working area
- Supporting KPI targets through accurate recording and measurement of daily activities
Joining Almac means becoming part of a fastpaced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and longterm career progression across the Almac Group.
Our approach is simple we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac
What you need to be successful
To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should have 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, at grades AC or hold a full clean unrestricted Class C driving licence.
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate strong communication skills, good attention to detail and the ability to complete documentation accurately and to a high standard. You should be confident working on your own initiative while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:
- Previous experience driving Class C vehicles and completing point-to-point deliveries
- Copy of full licence to must be provided
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work accurately within a regulated warehouse environment
- A proactive and organised approach to daily tasks
- The ability to follow procedures and maintain high standards of safety, quality and compliance
Desirable criteria include:
- A current forklift licence, such as Counterbalance, Pivot and PPT
- Significant previous experience in a warehouse operator role
- Previous experience within a warehouse role or pharmaceutical environment
- Previous experience using a computerised inventory system for order booking, stock movements or similar activities
Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK/IE with no restrictions OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK/IE.
Further information
Further information on the essential and desirable criteria required for this role can be found in the Job Description attached to this advert.
This role requires coverage beyond normal working hours on a regular basis, and it is a condition of employment that the successful candidate is able to fulfil this requirement.
Please note, successful candidates will be required to provide an Access UK basic disclosure certificate prior to commencing employment. Failure to provide an Access UK basic disclosure certificate will result in the offer of employment being immediately withdrawn. Further information and guidance will be made available at offer stage.
A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and a rewarding role where your work contributes to the advancement of human health.
How to apply
Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.
Closing Date: We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 16th August 2026.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE:
Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
