Assistant Operations Manager

Millbrook Healthcare; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager for their Littlehampton facility. This role involves supporting the Service Centre Manager with daily operations, leading logistics functions, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in operations or healthcare management, exceptional leadership skills, and be adept in problem-solving. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Exclusive perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in an operations, logistics or healthcare service support role.
• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems.
• Computer literate with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Centre Manager in overseeing daily service centre activities.
• Lead, motivate, and manage warehouse and logistics functions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and audit requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

NEBSS qualification or similar

Management and Leadership qualification

Health and Safety (IOSH)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management System

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Operations Manager to join the team within our West Sussex Community Equipment Service Centre, based in Littlehampton. This role will be supporting the Service Centre Manager in overseeing daily service centre activities, ensuring a smooth, efficient and compliant operation. Leading, motivating and managing across warehouse and logistics functions with an unwavering focus on meeting contractual KPI’s and through operational excellence providing a quality service provision for service users.

As a healthcare equipment provider, Millbrook Healthcare work in partnership with the NHS to supply the necessary equipment and aids to support people in their day-to-day life. Our community equipment ranges from simple walking frames and crutches to more complex equipment such as beds, hoists and pressure care equipment. We also carry out minor adaptations such as the installation of handrails and grab rails within the home which can make a significant impact in giving people the confidence to live more independently.

About the role:

Supporting the Service Centre manager in the delivery of the operational and strategic change management programmes within the contract. Other main duties and responsibilities include:

• Colleague and Team management

• Health and Safety

• Stock Control

• Infection Control

• Internal and external audit compliance

• Colleague recruitment, upskilling and development

• Fleet Management

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in an operations, logistics or healthcare service support role

• First class leadership skills are essential, ideally together with management experience and excellent communication skills.

• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft office with excellent organisational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems efficiently.

• Knowledge of computerised stock control/Warehouse Management System

• Warehouse management and or fleet management experience is advantageous.

• Previous experience within a registered ISO9001 company would be desirable.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving licence

• Qualified to GCSE level or equivalent ideally together with at least a NEBSS qualification or similar

• Any qualification in Management and Leadership, Health and Safety (IOSH), IT Or administration would be beneficial

What can we offer you?

• Up to £45,000 per annum dependent on experience

• Working 40 hours a week Monday to Friday 07:30-16:00 (Saturday Rota)

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) plus optional 5 unpaid days

• Company Pension Scheme

• Life Assurance

• A rewards scheme – 200+ exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers and leisure outlets

Our ambition at Millbrook Healthcare is to become the leading provider in the assisted living sector whilst ensuring our core company values ‘CARES’ remain unchanged. We are always looking to recruit hard working and talented individuals to become a part of our ongoing growth and success. You’ll enjoy all the support and encouragement you need to reach your own potential and develop a rewarding career along the way.

Care and respect for our colleagues and service users

Accountable and proud

Ready to learn and grow

Enhance our service users’ lives

Socially responsible, ethical and transparent

This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subjected to a DBS disclosure and social media screening.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.