Despatch Assistant

Oxford Instruments GmbH; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company located in Oxford is looking for an individual to manage the packing of instruments and spare parts. The role involves maintaining stock levels and supporting various functions. Candidates should have experience in a packing environment; training will be provided for specific tasks. Benefits include flexible working hours, annual leave, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Half-day on Fridays

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Group Personal Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in packing large, engineered goods.
• Ability to adapt and learn new processes.
• Experience handling dangerous goods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage packing of instruments and spare parts for export.
• Ensure stock levels of packing materials are maintained.
• Support stores function and customers as needed.

Skills

Experience in a packing department

Self-motivated

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Flexibility to meet business needs

Tools

FLT licence (preferred but training provided)

Job description

The opportunity

In this busy role you can expect to learn how we manage the packing of our instruments, spare parts and consumables, which are exported across the globe. You will also help to manage the stock levels of packing materials, ensure that our customers and engineers have the parts that they require, as well as providing support to the stores function when necessary.

We will provide you with all of necessary training for this opportunity which may include forklift truck operating and IATA (International Air Transport Association), all we ask for in return is the willingness to learn.

About You

To be successful for this opportunity you will have previous experience of working in a packing department responsible for packing highly engineered, large goods. It would be useful if you were already trained to handle dangerous goods, had experience of reading engineering drawings or in possession of a valid FLT licence, however we will provide training in all these areas. We are also looking for an individual who is self-motivated, can work with minimal supervision and can be flexible to suit the needs of the business.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments offers flexible working hours and a half-day on Fridays. We also offer 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. We also invest in our talented employees by supporting them in their ongoing career and development so that they reach their full potential. We care and work hard to provide a workplace where you can grow and learn.

Location: Oxford, GB

Job Function: Operations

Business Unit: NanoScience