Operations Assistant

Distology; Stockport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Cyber Security Distributor in Stockport seeks an Operations & Office Management Assistant to enhance day-to-day business operations. The role involves processing orders, managing office workflows, and ensuring a well-structured environment. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers competitive benefits including holiday pay, health investments, and team social events.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing for tenure

Birthday off

Health & wellbeing investment

Free breakfast every day

Learning & development opportunities

Quarterly company values awards & travel incentives

Service awards for tenure every year

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteering days

Team socials

Responsibilities

• Process customer purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Support sales and finance teams with order administration.
• Manage supplier order acknowledgments and delivery updates.
• Maintain accurate records within internal systems.
• Monitor shared email inboxes and respond to queries.
• Support onboarding processes for new suppliers and customers.
• Handle general office duties including post and supply ordering.
• Manage stock levels of office supplies.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and setup.
• Act as main point of contact for office-related inquiries.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors for office maintenance.
• Oversee upkeep of communal office areas.
• Assist with event coordination and visitor management.
• Help improve operational and office management procedures.

Skills

Excellent organisation and time management

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks

Team player with a willingness to get stuck in

Comfortable using systems and learning new tools

Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £24,500 – £25,000 dependent on experience

About Distology

Distology is a leading specialist Cyber Security Distributor, dedicated to bringing innovative and disruptive security solutions to the market. Our team of experts works closely with vendors and partners to deliver cutting‑edge security technologies that protect IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments.

Overview

We’re looking for a highly organised and adaptable Operations & Office Management Assistant to join our team and support day‑to‑day business operations. This is a varied and hands‑on role that combines processing customer orders with managing the smooth running of the office. You’ll play an important part in keeping our internal processes efficient, ensuring the office environment is well‑maintained, and supporting teams across the business to deliver excellent service to our customers and partners.

Job Requirements

• Excellent organisation and time management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• A team player with a willingness to get stuck in
• Comfortable using systems and learning new tools
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job Responsibilities

• Process customer purchase orders accurately and efficiently
• Support the sales and finance teams with order administration
• Manage supplier order acknowledgements, delivery updates, and related documentation
• Maintain accurate records and data within internal systems
• Monitor shared email inboxes and respond to internal and external queries
• Support onboarding processes for new suppliers and customers
• Handle general office duties including post, couriers, and supply ordering
• Manage stock levels of office supplies and ensure the office is organised and well‑presented
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and ensure spaces are set up appropriately
• Act as a main point of contact for office‑related enquiries
• Liaise with vendors, service providers, and contractors to manage office maintenance, equipment, and deliveries
• Oversee the upkeep and organisation of communal office areas
• Assist with event coordination, internal team activities, and visitor management
• Help document and improve operational and office management procedures

Job Benefits

• 25 days holiday increasing for tenure, with the ability to buy/sell allowance
• Birthday off
• Health & wellbeing investment
• Free breakfast every day
• Learning & development opportunities
• Quarterly company values awards & travel incentives
• Service awards for tenure every year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteering days
• Team socials