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Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Circa £35,000 (dependent on experience)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00 - 37.5 hours per week
Our client, a leading organisation in its sector, is seeking an organised, proactive, and adaptable *** Operations Assistant *** to support the smooth functioning of its operational and administrative processes. This is a critical role that works across departments, directly supporting senior operational leadership and contributing to continuous improvement and project execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive administrative support to senior operations staff, including the Chief Operating Officer, Head of Procurement, and Warehouse Manager.
- Coordinate and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assist the technical team with the organisation of training and preparation of technical documentation.
- Support operational projects across the business, ensuring alignment with timelines and standards.
- Maintain and manage PPM scheduling via Trello, ensuring all information is kept current for compliance and certification purposes.
- Act as a point of contact for operational and facilities-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Support compliance documentation management for Health & Safety within the warehouse.
- Oversee the provision and allocation of staff uniforms to ensure adherence to standards.
- Assist in the management of facilities and sundry items for the Brackley site.
- Provide administrative support to the purchasing team, including the management of product codes and familiarity with the internal processes - once trained.
Candidate Profile:
- A minimum NVQ Level 3, A Level or equivalent education.
- Demonstrated experience in a comprehensive administrative role within an operational environment.
- Strong planning, organisation, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Confident communicator with effective written and verbal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently when needed.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with NetSuite is advantageous.
- Customer-focused, team-oriented, and flexible with a proactive approach.
Package Include:
- Salary circa £35,000 depending on experience
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional birthday leave day
- Stakeholder pension plan