Collection Kit Assistant (Loughborough)
30 hours per week | Loughborough | £19,656/year, £12.60/hour
The Role
We are recruiting for the position of Collection Kit Assistant to join our growing team. Based at our Loughborough site, this new role has been created to support the expansion of our service and ensure our teams and customers continue to receive a high‑quality, reliable experience. As a key member of the Collection Department, you will be responsible for the care, cleaning, maintenance, and restocking of all collection kits and associated equipment, working closely with the Collection and Logistics Departments to guarantee the accurate and timely supply of consumables and equipment.
Background
Launched in 2007, Pet Blood Bank UK is the only charity that provides a blood bank service for all vets across the UK. As part of our charitable remit, our aim is to advance animal health and welfare and to relieve suffering by providing quick and convenient access to blood. Every unit of blood helps save up to four other lives, saving thousands of lives every year.
Our values
Caring. Pioneering. Real. These are the values Pet Blood Bank UK is built upon. Our values bind us together as a charity and guide everything we do. We expect every team member to know, understand and embody our values, helping to build our reputation as a pioneering, caring and practical charity.
What you’ll do
* Follow all processes and procedures related to collection kit management, equipment, stock, temperature monitoring, and donation sessions.
* Coordinate with departments to plan accurate and timely collection kit supply and maintain rota information.
* Prepare kits for dispatch, ensuring correct packing, labelling, booking out of stock, and documentation.
* Maintain and account for all kits, reporting and investigating any damage or faults.
* Maintain equipment supply through unpacking, storage, cleaning, and restocking to required standards.
* Liaise with approved suppliers for equipment servicing, maintenance, and PAT testing.
* Ensure correct equipment labelling, record‑keeping, calibration, and routine maintenance as per internal processes.
* Work with Logistics to maintain stock levels and place orders based on usage and forecasting, manage stock rotation, expiry monitoring, booking out and return of consumables and equipment.
* Maintain clean, compliant working and storage areas in line with GMP standards.
* Adhere to all regulatory legislation and support Quality Department requirements.
* Prepare, stock, and drive PBB vehicles, including large vans.
* Build effective working relationships across departments including remote teams.
* Perform manual handling tasks.
* Complete general administrative tasks to support departments.
* Attend events to promote PBB and support donor recruitment.
What we need
* Is confident, proactive, and highly organised.
* Consistently strives to provide high quality and reliable work.
* Enjoys being part of a team with strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
* Can work independently with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
* Can navigate and competently use programmes within MS Office.
What’s in it for you
In return, we offer full training, competitive salary, and a great team working environment. Free on‑site parking, employee assistance programme, employee perks package, pension, and 30 days annual leave.
Further details
This role is working 30 hours per week Monday – Friday at our Loughborough site. Working hours can be discussed at interview but are anticipated to be between 9am and 5pm.
Contact
For more information or to request a full job description, please contact recruitment@petbloodbankuk.org.
Before applying, please read our Guidance for Candidates. To apply, please complete our application form and email it to recruitment@petbloodbankuk.org.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
* Veterinary Services
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