Pay: £12.80 per hour / £24,627.20 per annum
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift: Mon – Thurs, 7am – 4:45pm
An established manufacturing business is seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Administrator to support its Operations Department across Stores, Despatch, Data Collection, and Data Entry.
This role is desk-based role and involves manual handling activities within Stores and Despatch. Full training will be provided, though previous experience in any of these areas is highly advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
Despatch
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Manage all aspects of the despatch process.
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Assemble sales orders using the company’s MRP system.
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Prepare items for shipment, including wrapping, weighing, and noting dimensions.
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Produce shipping and export documentation.
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Organise carrier collections (e.g., UPS, FedEx, TNT).
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Follow customer-specific despatch requirements.
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Liaise with customer service to meet delivery timelines.
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Report issues or shortfalls to management.
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Maintain a clean, organised despatch area.
Stores
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Book in parts from internal and external sources using the MRP system.
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Pick parts for assembly in line with documentation such as specifications, route cards, and picking lists.
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Update system records with accurate stock movements.
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Carry out perpetual stock checks to ensure system accuracy.
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Inspect incoming parts for quantity and quality.
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Work with other departments to resolve any queries.
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Maintain a tidy stores environment and ensure forms are replenished.
Data Collection & Entry
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Collect production data (e.g., timesheets, order completion, downtime).
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Enter data into Excel and the MRP system.
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Generate reports as required.
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Work with the Systems Administrator to support improvements to the MRP system.
General Duties
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Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives and 5S standards.
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Comply with company policies and procedures at all times.
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Carry out additional duties as required to support operational needs.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
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Flexible, “can-do” attitude with willingness to work across Stores, Despatch, and Admin.
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Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office and MRP systems.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to spot errors.
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Ability to multitask and organise workload effectively.
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Team player with the ability to work independently when needed.
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Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.
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