Operations Assistant
Full-time Role
About the Role
Join our growing clothing manufacturing company as we expand into a new warehouse facility. You'll support our operations team by assisting with inventory management, shipping coordination, and logistics between our two sites. This is a hands-on role perfect for someone looking to grow their career in operations and logistics.
Key Responsibilities
* Inventory Support: Assist with maintaining accurate stock levels, help organise warehouse storage systems, support regular stock takes
* Shipping & Logistics: Help process and dispatch customer orders, assist with courier coordination
* Inter-Site Coordination: Daily van runs between warehouse and production facility, collecting finished goods and delivering materials
* Quality Control: Assist with inspecting incoming goods, ensure proper storage conditions, help maintain product quality standards
* Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks, suggest efficiency improvements, help implement new systems
* General Warehouse Operations: Receive deliveries, organise storage areas, maintain clean and safe working environment
Essential Requirements
* Full UK driving license with clean record (van driving required)
* 1+ years experience in shipping, logistics, or inventory management
* Physical fitness for manual handling and warehouse work
* Basic computer skills and comfort with learning new software
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Reliable and punctual - our two-site operation depends on timing
What We're Looking For
* Initiative & Problem-Solving: Can work independently and make decisions when issues arise
* Growth Mindset: Always looking to improve processes and develop new skills
* Team Player: Collaborates well with production team despite being at different locations
* Adaptable: Comfortable with change as we optimise our new setup
* Communication Skills: Can clearly update teams on inventory, delays, or issues
What We Offer
* Real Living Wage+: Fair compensation that grows with you, with additional performance bonuses
* Growing Holiday Allowance: Extra day for each year of service
* Mental Health Support: Access to paid therapy services
* Regular Community Events: Build relationships with frequent social activities and team building
* Staff Discounts: Hefty product discounts on our gear, all year round
* Skills Development: Training and growth opportunities as part of our continuous improvement program
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £24,600.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person