JOB OVERVIEW

The role of the Operations Assistant is to assist wherever needed in the Operations department particularly within the dispatch and pricing/servicing areas. The Operations Assistant should be able to cover duties in Operations and all tasks should be performed in a timely and efficient manner. The role will be for 28 hours per week worked over 4days.

REQUIREMENTS

· Commitment to the role and the company
· Confidence and decision-making abilities
· Care and attention to detail
· Good personal skills, including respect and consideration for colleagues and surroundings
· Ability to work in a team
· Excellent organizational skills and the ability to priorities a heavy workload
· Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
· Ability to work under pressure
· Efficiency in all aspects of administration
· Good computer skills
· Proactive approach to work
· Able to follow guidelines and instructions
· Dedication and hard-working attitude
· Readiness to work flexible/extra hours as required

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Unpack parcels and display books as instructed on carts ready for manual and automatic pricing.
· Automatic Pricing.
· Manual Pricing.
· Distribute and release manual and automatic pricing carts.
· Credit requests and returns to Publishers.
· Pick books from customer shelves.
· Invoice books ensure customer requirements are followed and produce manifests for couriers.
· Pack books into boxes for shipping.
· Moving parcels onto a pallet and preparing the pallet for shipment.
· Check that machinery and equipment in the dispatch area is always fully functional. Maintenance of barcode printers used in the Operations Department.
Monitor packaging and stationery items, requesting reordering in good time prior to running out of supplies.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT NECESSARILY A COMPREHENSIVE DEFINITION OF THE ROLE AND THE JOB HOLDER MAY BE DIRECTED TO UNDERTAKE OTHER DUTIES WHICH MAY REASONABLY BE GIVEN TO HIM / HER BY MANAGEMENT FROM TIME TO TIME. IT MAY BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY OR MORE FREQUENTLY IF NECESSARY AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION OR AMENDMENT AT ANY TIME AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE JOB HOLDER.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 28 per week
Work Location: In perso