Inventory control specialist Work, Jobs in Reading, Brk (with Salaries)

Assistant Technician
University of Reading —Reading
- £24,685 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Warehouse experience
Fleet Inventory Controller
Luton Borough Council —Fleet
- £30,024 - £32,597 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
EU Logistics & Materials Coordinator
OrganOx —Oxford
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- In-person
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Supply Chain Specialist
Canon —Uxbridge
- £35,947 - £39,119 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Lab Logistics Operative
Avantor —Slough
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Laboratory experience
- Organisational skills
13d
Technical Support Manager
Buckinghamshire New University —High Wycombe
- £38,784 - £43,482 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- University
- No degree
- Training & development
- Employee discount
8d
Goods In Assistant
Fugro —Wallingford
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
Product Line Coordinator
TechPoint —Basingstoke
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- ERP systems
- Communication skills
- Analytics
Quick apply
1d
Production Supervisor
Legrand Group —Reading
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Warehouse & Operations Associate
ATC Computer Transport & Logistics —Slough
- Full-time
- English
- Warehouse experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Onsite Warehouse Support Specialist
ShipBob, Inc. —Abingdon
- Full-time
- English
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
Quick apply
Bespoke Relocation Manager
K2 Corporate Mobility —Guildford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Legrand Group —Reading
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Surgical Navigator
Eleanor Hospital Logistics —Oxford
- From £30,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- In-person
Quick apply
2d
Shipping Officer
Amaris Consulting —Guildford
- English
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Senior Director, Head of Global Logistics
CSL Seqirus —Maidenhead
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Business
Lead Satellite AIT Engineer
NewOrbit Space —Reading
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Quality control
- Relocation assistance
Packaging and Warehouse Operative
Cencora —Feltham
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Warehouse experience
- Communication skills
Warehouse Operative
L. BENNETT & SON LIMITED —Ashford
- Monday to Friday
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Warehouse experience
10h
Package Manager - Decommissioning
Assystem —Culham
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills

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Assistant Technician

University of Reading -
Reading

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Job details

Full-time
£24,685 a year

Qualifications

Computer literacy
Laboratory experience
Technical support
Shipping & receiving
Warehouse experience
Computer skills
Manual handling
Materials handling
Communication skills
Facilities maintenance

Full job description

Salary

Grade 3 £24,685 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Job category/type

Academic and Administrative Support, Technical

Date posted

10/08/2026

Job reference

SRF53861

Full-time, Permanent Contract

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on 31st Aug 2026

Interviews date: 16th Sep 2026

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) must already have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently of University sponsorship. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Technician to support the receipt and delivery of goods, maintenance activities within specialist areas, stock control, and record keeping for supplies and materials, including laboratory coats, liquid nitrogen, glassware, biologicals and chemicals, in support of teaching and research activities. Full Health and Safety training will be provided. The post holder will support defined activities within Operations and across Technical Services.

About the role

Working within a friendly and supportive team, you will help maintain high standards of organisation, safety and customer service. Full training will be provided on specialist equipment, procedures and health and safety requirements, making this an excellent opportunity to develop a career in technical support.

You will:

Assist with the receipt, storage and distribution of goods and supplies.
Support stock control and maintain accurate records.
Help monitor and maintain specialist equipment and facilities.
Assist with equipment inventory checks and basic maintenance activities.
Safely move and relocate equipment and materials as required.
Work closely with colleagues to provide high-quality support to staff and students.
Follow University health and safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment.

About you

You will be practical, organised and reliable, with a positive attitude towards learning new skills and working as part of a team. You will enjoy a varied role, be comfortable following procedures and instructions, and take pride in delivering an efficient and helpful service.

You will have:

Good communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A methodical approach to organising and prioritising work.
Good basic IT skills.
A willingness to learn and undertake training.
An awareness of workplace health and safety requirements.
The ability to carry out manual handling activities safely.

Qualifications and experience

Good general education, including GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications).
Experience in a customer-facing, technical, stores, warehouse, laboratory, facilities or similar environment would be advantageous.
Experience of working as part of a team.
Experience handling equipment, stock, supplies or materials would be beneficial, but is not essential.
A willingness to develop skills and knowledge through training.
Previous experience in a technical support or laboratory environment would be welcomed but is not required, as full training will be provided.

Why join us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and professional Technical Services team supporting teaching and research facilities. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to service improvements, and play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient and high-quality environments.

Informal contact details

Contact Name: Scott O’Brien

Contact Job Title: Associate Director of Operations

Contact Email address: [email protected]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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inventory control specialist jobs in reading, brk

Assistant Technician

Fleet Inventory Controller

EU Logistics & Materials Coordinator

Supply Chain Specialist

Lab Logistics Operative

Technical Support Manager

Goods In Assistant

Product Line Coordinator

Production Supervisor

Warehouse & Operations Associate

Onsite Warehouse Support Specialist

Bespoke Relocation Manager

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Surgical Navigator

Shipping Officer

Senior Director, Head of Global Logistics

Lead Satellite AIT Engineer

Packaging and Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative

Package Manager - Decommissioning

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