Permanent, part-time position, Monday – Friday 11am – 5pm | £17,160 per annum (£12 per hour)
The Role
Animal charity Pet Blood Bank UK is excited to further expand their Loughborough team and are actively recruiting for a Distribution Assistant. The role holder will manage the selection, packing, and dispatch of a wide range of Pet Blood Bank products, including blood components, ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and maintaining the cleanliness of our facilities.
Background
Launched in 2007, Pet Blood Bank UK is the only charity that provides a blood bank service for all vets across the UK. As part of our charitable remit, our aim is to advance animal health and welfare and to relieve suffering by providing quick and convenient access to blood. Every unit of blood helps save up to four other lives, saving thousands of lives every year.
Our Values
Caring. Pioneering. Real. These are the values Pet Blood Bank UK is built upon. Our values bind us together as a charity and guide everything we do. We expect every team member to know, understand and embody our values, helping to build our reputation as a pioneering, caring and practical charity. Read more about our values.
What you’ll do
- Replenish packaging supplies and prepare coolants for blood packaging, reporting issues to management.
- Package blood products and consumables following SOPs, ensuring order accuracy and timely delivery arrangements.
- Assist in stock management, temperature monitoring, and maintain clean, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) -compliant facilities.
- Support various tasks including waste disposal, cross-match services, and emergency blood product distribution.
- Collaborate with team members across departments to ensure operational efficiency and excellent communication.
What we need
It’s crucial that the role holder is able to select the correct blood products to match customer requirement, so strong attention to detail is absolutely vital for success. Some packing/warehouse experience would be beneficial.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is highly organised and self-disciplined, capable of prioritising and managing tasks efficiently.
- Possesses strong communication skills, confidence and is proactive in addressing challenges and opportunities.
- Exhibits a proactive and enthusiastic attitude, eagerly taking initiative and driving projects forward with a positive outlook.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm as a team player, with a natural ability to work collaboratively towards shared goals.
- Holds a genuine love for pets, enhancing the motivation to contribute positively to the Pet Blood Bank mission.
What’s in it for you
In return, we offer full training, competitive salary with pay progression, contributory pension scheme, lifestyle rewards and 30 days annual holidays (pro rata, including bank holidays).
Further details
This role is full time, working 27.5 hours per week, 11am – 5pm. There may be some requirement to participate in the on-call rota of supply and distribution of blood products, as set out in SOP on an emergency basis only.
To apply, please follow this link to our careers platform:
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