497 Order Fulfillment jobs in the United Kingdom

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) tackles humanity’s greatest challenges by turning science and technology into impactful global solutions. Focused on areas like health, food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change, clean energy, and robotics in an era of artificial intelligence. EIT blends groundbreaking research with practical applications to deliver lasting results.

A cornerstone of EIT mission is its upcoming 300,000-square-foot research facility at the Oxford Science Park, set to open in 2027. This cutting-edge campus will feature advanced labs, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and collaborative spaces to strengthen its partnership with the University of Oxford. It will also host the Ellison Scholars, driving innovation for societal benefit.

The Generative Biology Institute (GBI) at the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) aims to overcome two major challenges in making biology engineerable: 1) the ability to precisely synthesize entire genomes, and 2) understanding which DNA sequences will create biological systems that perform desired functions. Solving these challenges will unlock the potential of biology for transformative solutions in health, sustainability, agriculture, and more. GBI will house 30 groups and over 300 researchers, supported by cutting-edge facilities and sustained funding to address global challenges and advance biology engineering.

EIT fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity’s enduring challenges.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a contractor who is highly organised and scientifically experienced to support the relocation of researchers from their lab in Cambridge to EIT’s Generative Biology Institute (GBI) in Oxford. The role will be responsible for cataloguing, duplicating and validating critical biological constructs and samples. This role is ideal for a PhD-qualified scientist with a background in molecular biology and/or chemistry, who is comfortable working independently and has strong attention to detail. The role will involve both experimental and informatics work to ensure the accurate transfer and regeneration of valuable materials. We would expect this role to be based at the researchers’ current lab in Cambridge, with some work at EIT / GBI in Oxford, particularly towards the end of the 6 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the safe and coordinated transfer of all validated samples and inventory from the Cambridge laboratory to EIT / GBI in Oxford, ensuring accurate duplication of all samples and labelling, and ensuring integrity is maintained throughout.
• Review scientific literature and lab records to identify key DNA constructs and reagents required for ongoing and future work.
• Locate, retrieve, and catalogue constructs and samples stored in -80°C freezers and other storage units, ensuring accurate inventory and metadata capture.
• Validate constructs via sequencing, confirming integrity and identity against publications.
• Amplify and prepare working stocks of validated constructs, ensuring availability for immediate and future use.
• Duplicate and document all critical materials, maintaining mirrored stocks and detailed records to ensure traceability.
• Work closely with lab staff and research leads to prioritise key constructs and manage handover of validated materials.
• Maintain clear, well-structured digital inventories, using spreadsheets or sample management systems where applicable.
• Support the packing and transfer process, ensuring that all validated materials are safely and securely transported to GBI.

Requirements

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• PhD in Biology, Synthetic Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field, with hands-on experience in molecular cloning and DNA sequencing workflows.
• Strong familiarity with DNA construct design, primer design, and interpretation of sequencing data.
• Experience handling biological samples, managing cold storage inventories, and tracking reagents or plasmids.
• Familiarity with data input on a laboratory LIMs or ELN (preferably a cloud-based system).
• Experience impacting laboratory infrastructure through organisation.
• High attention to detail and organisational skills, with experience documenting lab work and maintaining sample databases.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot problems, and manage time effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple team members during a relocation process.

Benefits

We offer the following salary and benefits:

• Salary:  Competitive salary on offer
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electrical Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Terms of Appointment:

• You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
• You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
• During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

We’re recruiting for a talented Supply Chain Manager to join our business, a key role that will shape and lead supply chain strategy across the Group. Reporting to the Group Procurement & Operations Director, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring the Group has the structure and capacity to deliver its ambitious pipeline of work.

You’ll work closely with Construction and Commercial Directors, aligning your efforts with the Group’s strategic objectives. Your focus will be on ensuring procurement and commercial activity is carried out in line with best practice, while developing and implementing a clear category strategy across all relevant spend areas. You’ll also manage the collation and maintenance of the approved supplier list, ensuring we’re working with the right partners to deliver exceptional outcomes.

About You

You’ll be a member or fellow of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), with a strong background in supply chain leadership. You’ll bring excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and negotiate with key stakeholders and suppliers. You understand different perspectives and can make sound decisions while building positive, productive working relationships.

You’ll have experience driving supplier performance improvement and embedding innovation and insight into procurement. You’re results-oriented, able to plan and deliver against project deadlines, and have a strong understanding of the property development or construction sector, including experience leading tender processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact at Group level, influence strategic decisions, and be part of a high-performing team driving meaningful change.

At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you:

• Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships.
li>Wellbeing: Access to ‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & OpenUp – a confidential wellbeing platform is available.
• < trong>Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more.
• Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme

Why Choose Watkin Jones Group?

Watkin Jones Group is the UK’s leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management.

Joining us means becoming part of a company that’s not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We’re committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to grow your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and advance your career with a market leader, we’d love to hear from you!

A leading FMCG food manufacturer in South Wales is now seeking a Supply ChainManager to lead the logistics, distribution and storage operations for the business.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for managing and developing all aspects of the supply chain function to ensure customer service is maintained at all times.

The successful Supply Chain Manager will ideally have previous experience within the food or consumer goods manufacturing / distribution sector. You will be a strong people manager with proven experience of developing and mentoring high performing teams. You will have previous experience in driving continuous improvement and health & safety initiatives in your area of responsibility and will have the ability to develop, review and identify cost optimisation opportunities with 3rd party suppliers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the Supply Chain function to ensure BRC and financial audit compliance
• Manage all third-party logistics and storage operations
• Provide OTIF information to departments and ensure customer OTIF targets are met.
• Oversee the supply chain budget, working closely with Head of Operations and finance
• Liaise with third party contractors to ensure compliance at all times
• Manage the pallet process and optimise costs
• Management of team through appraisals and regular documented reviews
• Drive a safer place to work through hazard reporting across the team and site , making it a safer place to work

Application by CV or contact us for a confidential conversation

We're looking for a proactive and detail-focused Materials Planner to join our planning and procurement team. This role is vital to ensuring our production site runs smoothly by coordinating the timely delivery and availability of raw materials.

If you have experience in materials planning, supply coordination, or inventory management within a manufacturing or FMCG environment, we'd love to hear from you.

• Plan and raise purchase orders for raw materials based on production forecasts.
• Coordinate deliveries and collections to ensure timely intake and avoid stock shortages.
• Liaise with intake, production, and logistics teams to maintain efficient material flow.
• Participate in planning meetings and flag potential supply issues.
• Manage inter-site transfers and optimise use of short-dated stock.
• Maintain supplier relationships and handle import documentation.
• Upload pricing data and resolve invoice queries.
• Support stock control and system reconciliations.
• Provide cover for planning and procurement roles when required.

• Experience in materials planning or supply chain coordination.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) and familiarity with ERP/business systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn and grow.

You'll be part of a team that values quality, sustainability, and innovation. We offer development opportunities, a supportive work culture, and a commitment to ethical and environmentally conscious practices.

Ready to take the next step in your planning career? Apply now and help us keep our production running at its best.

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Successful FMCG business require a Supply Chain Manager to lead all purchasing and materials planning activities. Applicants need experience in purchasing and or supply chain planning, be familiar with MRP/ERP and comfortable managing a small team.

The Supply Chain Manager will report to the MD and be responsible for ensuring continuity of supply to the New Milton facility, in order to allow the business to meet its's contractual obligations to customers. A new role for the business, the Supply Chain Manager will have opportunity to shape the team and introduce/refine new purchasing and materials planning processes.

Specific duties of the Supply Chain Manager include:

• Lead materials and supply planning activities using company MRP/ERP tools
• Supplier management; foster strong relationships, drive against OTD/OTIF metrics and manage/monitor contractual performance
• Stakeholder engagement - foster collaboration with colleagues in; sales, quality and production
• Develop, implement and refine processes across purchasing and materials planning
• Manage, coach and develop direct reports across purchasing and planning

Supply Chain Manger applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous purchasing or supply chain experience within a; FMCG or manufacturing business
• Familiarity with materials planning and supply chain planning in MRP/ERP
• Ability to lead a function - develop it's processes, people and systems
• Analytical skills
• Comfortable with senior stakeholder engagement

Customer Operations Coordinator
Paying up to 33.50 p/h (Inside IR35)
Location: Heathrow
Work Pattern: Fully Onsite
Duration: 12 months
Hours: 37.5 hour working week

Job Title: Customer Operations Coordinator
Job Description:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Customer Operations Coordinator to manage day-to-day operational activities for our aviation parts exchange program. This role serves as the primary point of contact for customer interactions and ensures smooth coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the customer's primary contact for daily operational needs and end-to-end transaction support.
* Coordinate the movement of parts through the exchange and return cycle, working with supply chain, freight forwarders, warehouse, and internal teams.
* Manage and reconcile customer inventory levels, ensuring alignment with contract and system accuracy.
* Oversee and facilitate the full customer returns process, including pool balancing, rejected returns, and proof of delivery.
* Identify and trigger late fee actions related to core returns.
* Resolve delivery issues such as damaged or incorrect parts, missing certifications, and misdirected shipments.
* Support root cause analysis and service level discussions with internal and partner stakeholders.
* Track and report customer-specific service level metrics; manage daily operational reporting cadence.
* Participate in regular customer review meetings (daily to quarterly).
* Support ordering and shipments for scheduled maintenance and defect resolution activities.
* Assist with audits and maintain customer MBK (Material By Kit) accuracy.

Experience Benefits:
* Work in a diverse, global team environment (UK, Spain, Germany, US, Belgium).
* Direct engagement with both customers and suppliers.
* Gain insight into large-scale exchange program financial.
* Monthly exposure to executive leadership.
* Opportunity to lead change and continuous improvement efforts.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Strong coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills across global, cross-functional teams.
* Background in supply chain, logistics, or aerospace operations preferred.
* Experience with ERP systems and data reconciliation.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Supply Chain Manager Vacancy - Envelope Packages - Nottinghamshire

Looking for a role where your ambition matches the company's? Want to join a business that invests in your growth as much as you do?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement lead. What you'll be responsible for:

* Running the procurement process end-to-end

* Liaising with Design, Production, Operations, and Suppliers

* Ensuring orders are placed OTIFNE (On Time In Full, No Errors)

* Managing procurement within timescales and budgets

* Driving successful outcomes for your allocated live projects

Great company, great people, and a competitive remuneration package await you. The business is committed to CPD, values employees, and continuously improves its processes to deliver excellence.

Please get in touch for more information!

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Procurement Specialist

Salary Circa 38,000 + Bonus up to 10%, Permanent role, BS34 Bristol, working 37.5 hours per week (flexible start and finish times early finish on Friday), 33 days holiday (buy or sell holiday scheme), share ownership scheme, Company pension 6 %, free parking.

We are recruiting a procurement specialists, supply chain specialist, procurement specialist working in a fast-moving procurement environment for a global manufacturer offering autonomy and variety. This role reports to the Supply chain lead and will be integral working in a small team .

The procurement specialist supplychain specialist, key tasks are

• Working in a small procurement team with lots of variety and autonomy
• Implement strategies within the supply chain to meet the overall business objectives
• Ensure Key Suppliers are audited using the appropriate scoring system in line with regulatory requirements and KPI's are monitored
• Responsible for achieving targeted site savings and other purchasing projects
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers and sub-contractors to secure favourable pricing and terms.
• Provide direction on key areas of Purchasing, including leading negotiations where appropriate and/or involvement in critical supply situations.
• Buying raw materials e.g. Stainless steel, tooling and site consumables
• Communicate and maintain close working relationship with the companies UK and global supply teams
• Take responsibility for Supplier relationship management to develop effective long term partnerships, including communicating forecasts.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost and delivery speed.
• Monitor supplier performance, site visits in the Uk and possibly once a year to Europe and address any issues or concerns that may arise.
• Work with the company ERP system (training provided).
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, including contracts, orders, and vendor communications.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders applications engineers, production to understand their procurement needs and requirements.

The procurement specialist, supply chain specialist requirements

• Previous experience in supply chain and procurement roles within manufacturing or production environments.
• Any formal qualifications i.e. CIPS or equivalent qualifications are preferred however extensive expertise gained in a similar types of roles and environments may be considered.
• This role would suit candidates with experience utilising CRM, MRP or ERP systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills are required to liaise internally with
  colleagues and externally with suppliers.

• There will be the opportunity for supplier visits, supplier selection and other projects so some travel in the UK is occasionally required.

The successful procurement specialists, supply chain specialist, role will be working within a multi-billion pound organisation with long term career opportunities and progression and will have access to a great range of benefits including but not limited to:

Salary: circa 38,000 + bonus scheme up to 10%

Hours: 37.5 hours working Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish times

Benefits: Preferential employee share-ownership schemes

33 days holiday (including bank holidays) with flexible options to buy or sell days

Retirement saving plan with company contributions up to 6%

Tailored training programs with financial support for development

Access to a benefits platform with various special offers and discounts for employees

Please apply for this position through the job board or apply direct to (url removed) or for further information, please call Adam on (phone number removed).

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