Job Introduction
Position: Logistics and Warehouse Technician
Location: Cramlington
Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.
We’re proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to biologics and gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Logistics and Warehouse Technician to join our team in Cramlington. To support the efficient and compliant movement of materials and products throughout the supply chain within a GMP-regulated environment. The role will focus on domestic and international logistics operations through the co-ordination of shipments, including dangerous goods, preparation of import and export documentation, customs administration, and liaison with freight forwarders.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including the movement of Dangerous Goods.
- Prepare and manage import, export and customs documentation, working closely with freight forwarders and relevant partners.
- Ensure all logistics activities comply with Dangerous Goods, COSHH, GMP, GDP and applicable licensing requirements.
- Complete warehouse administration, SAP transactions and inventory management activities accurately and on time.
- Receive, inspect, store and dispatch raw materials, packaging materials and other goods in line with approved procedures.
- Offload deliveries, including raw materials and road tankers, in accordance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards.
- Operate forklift trucks safely and support the movement of materials around the site.
- Carry out raw material sampling in line with approved procedures.
- Maintain accurate stock records through routine cycle counting, annual stocktakes and inventory checks.
- Manage controlled drug transactions in line with Home Office guidance and company procedures.
- Ensure active substances are handled, stored and distributed in accordance with Good Distribution Practice.
- Review and update Standard Operating Procedures, licences and supporting warehouse and logistics documentation.
- Participate in supplier audits, waste audits and other compliance activities.
- Provide materials and services to internal departments and external customers efficiently and accurately.
- Carry out warehouse housekeeping and waste-handling activities to maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
- Follow relevant risk assessments, manual-handling procedures and COSHH requirements across all warehouse activities.
- Work collaboratively with the wider Warehouse and Logistics team to support safe, compliant and efficient site operations.
Candidate Profile
Essential
- Proven experience in a warehouse environment
- A FLT (Forklift Licence)
- Familiar with Dangerous Goods Handling
- Experienced with Import & Export Customs Procedures
Why Pharmaron?
Collaborative Culture:
Thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment where teamwork, learning and innovation are at the core of what we do.
Impactful Work:
What you do here contributes directly to the development of life‑changing medicines.
Career Growth:
We invest in your development offering continuous learning, technical training and opportunities to grow within a fast‑expanding global organisation.
People‑Centric Values:
Our cultural values, Employees Number One and Clients Centered, guide everything we do and set us apart in the industry.
How to Apply:
Ready to seize this incredible opportunity? Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!