Operations Administrator

Culina Group Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina is seeking an Operations Administrator at our Panattoni Park site in Northampton on a full-time, permanent basis. You will support the day-to-day site operations, handle compliance tasks and provide friendly, organised support to the operations team.

Working hours are 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £26,000 per year. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail and proactive problem solving to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative team within a logistics/warehouse environment.
• Positive and clear communication.
• Team-oriented with loyalty and commitment to the organisation and team members.
• Knowledge of company procedures and compliance.
• Professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth operation.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day site operations through general site and compliance activities.
• Liaise with gatehouse staff regarding inbound/outbound loads and bay/trailer allocation.
• Generate, organise and store pick notes efficiently.
• Ensure outbound orders have paperwork for drivers on collection.
• Communicate customer requirements for orders when appropriate.
• Escalate issues to Warehouse manager/shift supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assist warehouse staff with IT issues and handover to the next shift.
• Participate as an active member of the operations team and suggest improvements.

Skills

Administrative experience

Clear communication

Team player

Procedures compliance

Professional & helpful

Planning & prioritisation

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Contract Logistics division

— through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.

Job Description

Life in this role: As part of our Contract division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as an Operations Administrator at our Panattoni Park site on a full time permanent basis.

Salary: £26,000 per annum.

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 2pm-10pm.

As an Operations Administrator you will be responsible for supporting the day to day site operation through general site and compliance activities. Offering outstanding and organised support in a friendly environment and providing a helpful service.

Key Duties of an Operations Administrator

• Liaising with gatehouse staff in regards to inbound/outbound loads and allocating bays/trailers.
• Ensuring inbound/outbound paperwork is dealt with correctly.
• Responsible for generating, organising and storing pick notes efficiently.
• Ensuring all outbound orders have paperwork generated and that this is given to the driver upon collection.
• Communicating customer requirements for orders when appropriate.
• Consistently communicating any issues to Warehouse manager/shift supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assisting warehouse staff with IT issues and escalating when needed.
• Producing a thorough, detailed handover to the following shift highlighting potential issues, reminders and current state of play.
• Participating as an active member of the operations team, and to offer suggestions for solving problems, improving efficiency, customer and quality focus.
• Additional IT related tasks when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an administrative team in a logistics / warehouse environment.
• Ability to communicate in a positive and clear manner.
• Be a good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the organisation and team members.
• Knowledge of company procedures and actively demonstrates compliance.
• Professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Additional Information

What is in it for you? If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you. Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.

• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.