Storekeeper
Permanent position
Core mission
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons. Every year, we host over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to the Institute to carry out world-class research.
As a member of the ILL’s Purchasing Service, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of goods, from receipt and storage to distribution, working closely with in-house teams and external partners, whilst ensuring compliance with procedures and safety standards.
Your tasks
Your profile
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons. Every year, we host over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to the Institute to carry out world-class research.
As a member of the ILL’s Purchasing Service, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of goods, from receipt and storage to distribution, working closely with in-house teams and external partners, whilst ensuring compliance with procedures and safety standards.
Your tasks
• Receive, inspect and deliver incoming goods
• Prepare, pack and dispatch orders
• Manage returns, damage or discrepancies, and disputes
• Monitor stock levels and carry out regular inventories
• Ensure that the stores are well organised, clean and safe
• Participate in the continuous improvement and optimisation of logistics processes.
• Prepare, pack and dispatch orders
• Manage returns, damage or discrepancies, and disputes
• Monitor stock levels and carry out regular inventories
• Ensure that the stores are well organised, clean and safe
• Participate in the continuous improvement and optimisation of logistics processes.
Your profile
• You have a Level 3 (NVQ or equivalent) qualification in logistics and warehousing / stock management (or equivalent). Additional training in material handling or logistics would be a plus.
• You have at least three years’ experience in a similar post or experience in the field of logistics.
• You are proficient in stock management and inventory control.
• You have a good command of warehouse management software applications (ERP, Word, Excel…).
• You have a good basic knowledge of material handling techniques and the use of lifting equipment.
• You are well organised, have a meticulous approach to your work and are committed to complying with safety regulations.
• You are a responsive self starter and an excellent team player.
• You have good communication skills.
• Fluency in French is essential; fluency in English would be appreciated.
• You have at least three years’ experience in a similar post or experience in the field of logistics.
• You are proficient in stock management and inventory control.
• You have a good command of warehouse management software applications (ERP, Word, Excel…).
• You have a good basic knowledge of material handling techniques and the use of lifting equipment.
• You are well organised, have a meticulous approach to your work and are committed to complying with safety regulations.
• You are a responsive self starter and an excellent team player.
• You have good communication skills.
• Fluency in French is essential; fluency in English would be appreciated.
What we offer |
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Quality of life This position is based in Grenoble, a hub for research and technology, ideally located in the heart of the French Alps (just 3 hours from Paris/Provence by train, 1 hour from Lyon international airport and 1 ½ hours from Geneva). It is important for us that our staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. We therefore offer home working (under certain conditions), generous annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive! |
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Prospects We guarantee you a secure permanent position based in Grenoble in a multicultural scientific environment. |
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Benefits We offer generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, excellent health cover), moving and relocation assistance (under certain conditions) and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer language courses for you and your partner and subsidies for the use of public transport and the staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities. For more details, visit https://www.ill.eu/careers/working-at-the-ill/employment-conditions |
Sounds interesting?
Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal by 09.11.2025, quoting reference number 25/59. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks). For this post, medical fitness (including for work under ionising radiation) is required. The final round of interviews for this post will take place during the week of 15 December.We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) - operates Europe‘s leading research facility for basic research with neutrons in Grenoble (France). The passion for progress and technology unites us and makes innovation in science and research possible every day. Let‘s work together to change our society and our world for the better.
