Distribution Operator - Clinical Services
Almac Clinical Services (NI) · Portadown, Northern Ireland
Distribution Operator - Clinical Services at Almac Clinical Services (NI), based in Portadown, Northern Ireland, paying £13.47 - £34.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £13.47 - £34.00 per hour
- Location
- Portadown, Northern Ireland
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 15 hours ago
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Healthcare & Medical
58% below the typical rate for healthcare & medical
Reference uk/jobs/JO-2309-522447
About the role
Distribution Operator - Almac Clinical Services
Days | Rotational | Nights
CPL have partnered with ALMAC Group to recruit for a Distribution Operator to join their team on a temporary, on-going contract.
Pay Rate - £13.47 + shift premium for Rotational and Night shift.
Location – ALMAC Global Headquarters, Craigavon
Benefits – 34 days holiday per annum
Hours – 37.5 hours per week
Available Shifts & Pay Rates:
- Day Shift
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30 to 15:30
- £13.47 per hour
- Rotational Shift
- Week 1: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 15:30, £13.47 per hour
- Week 2: Monday to Friday, 15:30 to 23:30, £15.72 per hour (including 16.7% shift premium)
- Night Shift
- Sunday to Thursday
- 23:30 to 07:30
- £17.96 per hour (including 33.3% shift premium)
OVERALL ROLE OBJECTIVE:
To be responsible for the effective picking and processing of Distribution Orders. The role also extends to include receipt of material into Distribution and overall inventory management.
JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
The post holder will:
1. Complete all Distribution activities in accordance with SOP’s
2. Ensure Distribution facilities are clean and clear
3. Handle all material carefully and in the correct manner
4. Ensure the correct picking of material for all Distribution Orders
a. Be proficient in picking across the full range of Distribution Protocols
b. Demonstrate the ability to pick requiring minimum of supervision
c. Produce consistent satisfactory output in line with department expectations
d. Maintain quality standards in line with department expectations
5. Process Distribution Orders in accordance with Distribution Instructions
a. Demonstrate competency and confidence in processing a wide range of orders
b. Demonstrate the ability to process requiring the minimum of supervision
c. Produce consistent satisfactory output in line with department expectations
d. Maintain quality standards in line with department expectations
6. Retrieve material from outside Warehouses in an efficient manner
7. Perform the receipt of material into Distribution and locate accordingly
8. Complete all Inventory Management tasks as appropriate
9. Organise all Distribution activities to ensure efficient and secure completion
10. Perform and maintain accurate computer transactions in line with Distribution and Inventory Management systems
11. Undertake additional duties or specific tasks as designated by superiors
12. Complete all documentation in compliance with the principles of cGMP, SOP’s and the Distribution Instructions
During periods of high volume work requests this role will require additional coverage beyond normal working hours and it is a condition of your employment that you are able to fulfil this requirement of the role.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
Ability to work effectively on own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment
High attention to detail
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENT
GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and English Language at Grade C or above
Previous Distribution/Warehouse experience
Knowledge of hygiene standards and Good Manufacturing Practice
ADDITIONAL JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS
Access NI cleared
For further details please apply directly below or contact Luke Bush directly on [phone removed].
If successful you will be required to complete a criminal record check through Access NI, having a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude you from this process. Cpl have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, for a copy of this policy please email [email removed].
Cpl is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace will better our relationships and services with our clients, our candidates, our communities, and one another. Be You, Be Kind, Be Proud.
Reference: uk/jobs/JO-2309-522447 · Posted 15 hours ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Almac Clinical Services (NI)
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