Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

Facilities & Laboratory Co-ordinator

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment  •  £29k - £33k/yr  •  Oxford, GB (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Facilities & Laboratory Co-ordinator

Location: Oxford
Salary: £29,000 – £33,000

We’re supporting a growing organisation within a laboratory and scientific environment to find a proactive and organised Facilities & Laboratory Co-ordinator. This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of laboratory operations, from managing deliveries and stock to supporting facilities and coordinating contractor visits.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards across operational and facilities processes.

The Role

As a Facilities & Laboratory Co-ordinator, you’ll be central to maintaining an efficient and well-organised workplace. You’ll work closely with scientific and operational teams, ensuring materials, systems, and environments are consistently managed to support ongoing work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage incoming deliveries, checking goods against orders and recording stock accurately

  • Maintain stock levels, carry out regular stock checks, and support full stocktakes

  • Ensure storage areas are organised, safe, and secure, reporting any issues promptly

  • Support laboratory systems (e.g. temperature monitoring, gases, liquid nitrogen)

  • Coordinate contractor visits and support planned maintenance activities

  • Assist with waste management processes, including recycling and specialist disposal

  • Respond to internal queries regarding stock availability and deliveries

  • Provide day-to-day support across laboratory operations

  • Troubleshoot operational issues and support continuous improvement

  • Assist with office and facilities management tasks

About You

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks

  • High attention to detail and a methodical approach to work

  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to adapt to change

  • Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel (experience with ordering systems is beneficial)

  • Clear communication and numeracy skills

  • Previous experience in goods-in, stores, or operational environments is advantageous

  • Willingness to undertake manual handling tasks where required

What’s on Offer

  • Salary: £29,000 – £33,000

  • Location: Oxford

  • Opportunity to work within a collaborative scientific environment

  • Full training provided on internal systems

  • Varied role with opportunities to develop operational and facilities expertise

Apply Now

If you’re looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can make a real impact within a laboratory setting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

About Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

Cranleigh STEM is a specialist recruitment partner in STEM, Sustainability, and SHEQ. We work with innovative organisations and purpose-led professionals to help solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from advancing clean technologies to driving scientific discovery.

We understand that progress in these fields depends on people. Our role is to connect the right individuals with the right teams, whether that’s scientists in the lab, engineers on the ground, or leaders at the helm.

🚀 Our Mission

To support innovative organisations by delivering the talent they need to grow, evolve, and make a meaningful impact in their field.

🔎 Our Core Values

Challenge

We’re comfortable working in complex, technical spaces. We approach every brief with curiosity and care, asking the right questions to deliver people who can genuinely move your organisation forward.

Collaboration

We see recruitment as a partnership. That means open communication, transparency, and shared goals, whether you’re building a team or looking for your next role.

Commitment

We take pride in the work we do. We’re committed to high standards, long-term relationships, and doing what’s right for our clients, our candidates, and the industries we serve.

💡 Our Purpose

To contribute to a more sustainable and innovative future by helping organisations in science and technology attract and retain the talent they need to grow responsibly and with purpose.

🌍 Our Reach

Headquartered in South London, we work with clients and candidates across the UK, Europe, and the USA.

🔬 Areas of Expertise

Biotechnology

Pharmaceuticals

Chemicals & Materials

Food Technology

Clean Technology

Electric Vehicles & Sustainable Engineering

If you're hiring or exploring your next move in STEM, we’re here to help.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Guildford, GB
Year Founded
2001
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