Logistics Specialist

Ecolab, the world leader in resin-based separation, purification and extraction technology, is seeking a Logistics Clerk at our state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Llantrisant, Wales.

At Ecolab, we manufacture products which help our customers around the globe, mainly in pharmaceutical and life science sectors, with technology which are critical to safe manufacture of their products. It’s an exciting business which helps make the world cleaner, safer and healthier.

Purolite is seeking a
Logistics Clerk
who will work within the UK Logistics team and contribute to the efficient day-to-day operation of the UK logistics office across all UK logistics activities.

Why choose Ecolab?

• A world-leading international organization, benefitting from a diverse, multinational team.


• A fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly growing environment.


• Manufacture of high-quality technical products, developed together with leading minds in the industry.


• Entrepreneurial workplace culture with a flat management structure, encouraging new approaches and ideas.

What’s In It For You

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments.


• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.


• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best.

What You’ll Do

• To facilitate the shipment of multiple product samples and orders to customers on a daily basis.


• To liaise and arrange shipments by interaction with various courier and freight forwarder companies (e.g. DHL, UPS, Fedex etc).


• To collate/arrange required essential and correct paperwork documentation to accompany shipments (including invoices/USDA when necessary, Certificates of Analysis, Safety data sheets, dispatch e-mails).


• To assist in the preparation of samples/orders by labelling (printing and affixing labels), preparing documents (as listed above), and packaging correctly.


• To liaise with other departments including R&D, QC, QA and production teams to advance product preparation ready for dispatch.


• To help maintain the required level of Health and Safety and housekeeping within the sample/order dispatch area.


• To carry out other duties as and when required as directed by Management.


• Receipt, review and dispatch UK Orders and AG orders dispatched from Romania to allow for invoicing.


• Prepare accurately all customs documentation for the correct and timely import of goods arriving from factories -following Brexit guidelines for Romanian imports.


• Review receipts of incoming stock and maintain an accurate stock record.


• Liaise with transport and outsourced warehouse to ensure the timely arrival of incoming trucks and containers, and confirming outgoing orders are delivered.


• Liaise with outsourced warehouse to ensure timely pick, pack and dispatch of orders.


• Prepare accurately all dispatch documentation and ensure compliance with export requirements relating to the dispatch of UK Bioprocessing orders, core product, and any other shipping need.


• Ensure dangerous goods qualification is up to date and issue DG paperwork when relevant (sea and road also may be a possibility)


• Provide sales offices with prompt shipping details and relevant shipping documents.


• Follow up on outbound shipments to confirm delivery.


• Maintain good and effective communication with the sales office.


• Monthly stock reconciliation with outsourced warehouse to ensure the records match.


• Problem solving of issues with stock records and dispatches.


• File and archive documentation.


• Carry out reasonable duties as required by the needs of the department or organization,.

What You'll Need

• The role requires a minimum of 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above to include English and Mathematics, or equivalent.


• IT literate with a good level of experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.


• Knowledge of the chemical sciences would be beneficial.


• SAP experience preferred, preferably in the logistics function.


• Excellent communication skills are required, with the ability to liaise effectively with people at all levels.


• Be highly self-motivated and have the ability to work with the minimum supervision, whilst at the same time being a strong team player.


• IATA DG by air training desirable.


• Ability to respond quickly to demanding deadlines whilst maintaining high level of quality.

About Ecolab
At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

Nuestro compromiso con una cultura de inclusión y pertenencia
Ecolab está comprometido con el trato justo e igualitario de todas las personas colaboradoras y postulantes, y con la promoción de los principios de igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo. Reclutaremos, contrataremos, promoveremos, transferiremos y brindaremos oportunidades de desarrollo con base en las calificaciones individuales y el desempeño laboral, en todos los aspectos relacionados con el empleo, la compensación, los beneficios, las condiciones laborales y las oportunidades de crecimiento. Ecolab no discriminará a ninguna persona colaboradora ni postulante por motivos de raza, religión, color, credo, nacionalidad, estado de ciudadanía, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y expresión de género, información genética, estado civil, edad o discapacidad.