Operations Admin Assistant

  • Taylor Higson
  • Jul 24, 2025
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Operations Admin Assistant
Southeast London
£26,000

We re working with a highly regarded, design-led packaging company based in Southeast London, who are on the lookout for an Operations Assistant to join the business. Their work spans across sectors including tech, lifestyle, and pharmaceuticals, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and creativity.

The position reports to the Head of Operations and involves working with all departments, including Project Management, Accounts and Design.

The Role

  • Supporting day-to-day operations including production timelines, stock control, and logistics
  • Working with external suppliers to deliver products to a high-quality standard and on time.
  • Assist in the implementation and sourcing of systems
  • Liaising with UK and international suppliers and couriers
  • Helping manage purchase orders, invoices, and internal documentation
  • Monitoring quality control and product specifications during production and delivery
  • Assisting the wider team with general operations and admin support
  • Maintaining a smooth flow of communication between internal departments and external partners

The Person

  • Previous experience in an administrative role.
  • An understanding of Packaging Design and or Manufacturing experience preferred but not essential.
  • Ability to follow robust procedures are key to this role.
  • Be able to work in a team to deliver a final product or service to customers.
  • Familiar with quality standards and a strong attention to detail
  • Eager to learn
  • Strong organisation skills
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Adaptable

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this role is £26,000 and you ll work Monday Friday 9-5:30. Benefits include Life Insurance & Health care, pension contributions and access to discount websites, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with years of service) plus your birthday off and more!