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Are you ready to take on a dynamic role that blends warehouse management, export administration, and driving? Our client is seeking an Operations Clerk with expertise in export operations to join their team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy juggling various responsibilities, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Role Breakdown: 60% warehouse management 20% export administration 20% driving Responsibilities: Coordinate with HMRC for amendments and reclaims Monitor and maintain import warehouse operations Complete daily customs clearance entries for courier and cargo imports Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and import requirements Liaise with internal departments and external partners for shipment coordination Perform general warehouse duties including picking, packing, and labeling Conduct regular health and safety checks and report incidents to management Ideal Candidate: 5-year checkable history Previous experience in import/export administration and warehouse management Ability to work shifts Full UK Driving Licence (over 25 for insurance purposes) Highly organized with excellent attention to detail If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a team dedicated to excellence in operations, apply now! Please note: As you can appreciate we are currently overwhelmed with applications of individuals looking for both short term and permanent work and we can therefore only contact those applications that have relevant skills for positions that we currently have available. Should you not hear from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. In line with GDPR regulations, we are making you aware that to proceed with your application we will need to contact you via email, telephone and/or text message. To receive future job alerts from us, you will be required to provide consent within our marketing preference options. The link will be provided in an email to you. Source4 are an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to attend a full registration with one of our Consultants which will involve you providing a current passport, any relevant visas, a proof of address and completing relevant tests and a full competency based interview
Job Title Operations Officer (maternity cover) Hours and Location Full time, Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 (37h p/w) Home based with a requirement to attend team meetings in Swindon weekly. Salary £27,000 - £29,000 Term Initial fixed term contract to March 2025. Our plans for growth mean that it is likely that we will be able to offer you a permanent role at the end of this fixed term contract (but this cannot be guaranteed). Reports to Head of Operations Job Purpose The Operations Officer is responsible for tender management, supplier engagement, member liaison and associated tasks. Organisation Westworks is a not-for-profit procurement organisation that links up buyers and suppliers to deliver high quality, value for money works and services across the built environment. We are a small, but growing, team working largely remotely but with regular meetings at our hub in Swindon. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset, and we encourage individuals at all levels to contribute good ideas to optimise our operations and help shape the future of the organisation. We will support your development, helping you to become an expert at what you do, as well as equipping you with skills for the future. Role The Operations Team provides procurement solutions to our members by conducting tenders on their behalf. As one of a number of Operations Officers on the team, you will run tenders for our members (public sector organisations, largely local authorities and housing associations), matching them up with pre-approved suppliers. Attention to detail is critical as is the ability to work at pace on multiple projects at one time. You will be the dedicated point of contact for your allocated members and expected to provide excellent customer service. Main duties and responsibilities - Create, monitor and manage tenders - Laise with member organisations re: new and live tenders - Respond to supplier queries relating to live tenders - Support new suppliers through the application process - Administer new supplier on-boarding - Brief new suppliers on Westworks processes and ways of working - Advise members on appropriate procurement approaches, based on their individual requirements - Advise members on the preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluations and scheduling of tender activity Skills and attributes - Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines - Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently - Effective written and verbal communication skills - Ability to liaise with different departments and external stakeholders - Quick thinking with good problem-solving skills, to address day to day challenges - Good customer service skills, for handling enquiries or issues - Ability to work well within a team and support team goals Knowledge and experience - Proficient in Microsoft Office software (essential) - Familiarity with CRM systems for managing customer-related information (desirable) - Customer service experience (desirable) It's essential for the Operations Officer to be confident, versatile and adaptable. No two tenders are the same and you will be dealing with multiple stakeholders across a range of projects. Being able to learn quickly and communicate effectively are key attributes for this role. Previous procurement or public sector experience is not required. We are looking to recruit a committed, capable individual into our team who can quickly assimilate our ways of working and confidently lead their own tenders. Don't be discouraged if you have not managed tenders before. We welcome candidates with a diverse range of experience and transferable skills from other areas and will provide training in tender management. If you are an experienced project manager or administrator, it is likely that you have the skills that we are looking for. Alongside your CV, please submit a covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role. If you would like an informal chat about the post, please contact us. The closing date for this role is 27th May 2024. We intend to invite candidates for interview before this date and close the recruitment if a suitable candidate is found. Webrecruit and Westworks are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you're looking for a new opportunity as an Operations Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.