Laboratory Administrator

Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in office with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm.

Next is the biggest fashion and lifestyle retailer within the UK & Europes largest online clothing retailer. There are over 500 stores in the UK representing 8.3million square feet of retail space. We have around 45000 employees. We have 8 million customers on the website selling in 72 countries selecting from 280 million products which are sold by us each year. Our brand is highly trusted. Everything we do represents genuine value for money.

The Role
As a Lab Administrator youll bridge the gap between our warehouse and US testing labs. This role blends hands on packing with high level data management to ensure our products clear customs without a hitch.

What Youll Take On
We are looking for additional support in our Lab.The role involves managing sub-contracted external submissions performing various administrative duties and providing technical support using your knowledge of textiles. Youll engage closely with product teams to build effective working relationships and contribute to the smooth running of thelaboratory by supporting testing areas as needed. Overall youll play a key part in delivering a first-class service and helping to drive improvements through automation and process efficiency.

What Youll Bring
As a Lab Administrator youll bridge the gap between our warehouse and US testing labs. This role blends hands-on packing with high-level data management to ensure our products clear customs without a hitch. You are a detail-oriented professional who excels at organizing both physical inventory and complex paperwork. You understand that precision in the warehouse prevents delays at the border.

Core Responsibilities:

• Inventory Integrity: Cross-reference physical stock with digital manifests for total accuracy.
• Data Entry: Maintain precise spreadsheets to track product flow and lab samples.
• Customs Preparation: Generate the specialized documentation required for seamless international transit.
• Logistics Flow: Coordinate shipments to ensure timely arrival at 3rd party compliance labs.

Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: encourage early applications for our roles as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position this advert may close earlier than planned.

At NEXT we believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. Thats why we are a Google-powered workspace. From your very first day youll be using the full Google Workspace suite; Docs Drive and Meet to stay connected and move fast.If your previous experience is rooted in other software suites dont worry! Well point you to a digital Google toolkit the moment you join packed with handy guides and insider tips to help you transition smoothly and hit the ground running.

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