Operations Assistant

Collaborate Recruitment; Thornicombe; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an Operations Assistant in Thornicombe, UK. The successful candidate will support the warehouse team, manage records, and liaise with logistics partners. Key skills include strong administration and communication abilities, alongside experience with CRM/ERP systems. The role offers a competitive salary of circa £30k, alongside benefits such as free parking, a holiday package, and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Competitive holiday package

Company bonus scheme for permanent staff

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Good understanding of business processes, logistics, and overall warehouse activities.
• Confidence in using multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Generate pick notes, dispatch orders, and maintain accurate internal records.
• Assist with transport planning and liaise with logistics partners.
• Ensure health & safety records are up-to-date.

Skills

Excellent administration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience with CRM/ERP packages

Job description

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT JOB SUMMARY

As a Warehouse / Operations Administrator, you will be an integral member of the Warehouse team, supporting the smooth running of a busy unit and working closely with other colleagues across the wider business.

The ideal Warehouse Administrator will be confident in the use of various systems, happy to work off spreadsheets, update and manipulate data and figures, and have a good general understanding of the day-to-day operations of a busy warehouse environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate pick notes, dispatch orders, input commercial invoices and maintain accurate internal records.
• Record dangerous goods notes, manage goods-in receipting, scan documentation and perform general filing/data entry tasks.
• Assist with transport planning, update internal systems and liaise with 3rd‑party logistics partners as required.
• Take minutes in meetings and support repairs/maintenance schedules, booking engineers where appropriate.
• Ensure health & safety records are signed, up‑to‑date and returned to QSHE Manager.
• Serve as the key point of communication between the warehouse and head office.
• Help maintain training records and handle sickness/absence/return‑to‑work paperwork, notifying relevant managers when needed.
• Carry out general housekeeping duties, including ordering stationery, sending out post and other office support tasks.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Excellent administration, organisational and communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions and manage own workload.
• Good understanding of business processes, logistics and overall warehouse activities.
• Experience with CRM / ERP packages is essential; confidence in working with multiple systems.

BENEFITS

• Free parking on site.
• Competitive holiday package.
• Efficient, tidy warehouse environment.
• Free staff incentives and discounted products/services.
• Company bonus scheme for permanent staff.
• Competitive salary of circa £30k.