Operations / production assistant - united kingdom, orpington, london

this is an exciting new position for a hard-working and enthusiastic operations / production professional with the desire to make a positive impact within a £2m+ turnover business, with strong growth prospects both in the uk and abroad.

this company is the uk's leading provider of security marking, asset identification and property database solutions. they have just celebrated 37 years in business. the successful candidate will be joining a company with a strong team ethic, which creates a very enjoyable environment to work in.

you will report to the operations director and be responsible for:

- designing and producing orders using laser machines

- designing and producing orders using label printers

- assembling and packing orders

- the maintenance and cleaning of equipment

- checking orders prior to shipping

- booking couriers through courier's software

- postage and franking of mail

- carrying out stock counts

- notifying management of low stock levels

- attending specialist shipping courses

- adhering to all company policies and iso standards

- providing customer support (when needed)

you will need:

- good communication and interpersonal skills, in person and on the telephone and via email

- a can-do attitude

- to possess an excellent work ethic

- to be detail specific, accurate and flexible in your approach

- to be punctual and not a clock watcher

- self-motivation and drive

- a competitive streak to get things done in a quick efficient manner

- good it skills (ms outlook, excel, couriers online shipping systems, and programmes used for the printers and lasers as well as in house systems and databases)

- clean driving licence (preferable)

benefits:

- 8:30am-5:30pm (40 hours per week)

- 23 days holiday

- company pension

- ongoing training and development

the company is based in locksbottom in kent and is a short bus ride to orpington and bromley train stations.

to apply, please send a covering note and your cv. please note that covering letters must be included within your cv document as these cannot be sent or received separately.

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