At a Glance
- Tasks: Support operations with admin tasks, problem-solving, and team collaboration.
- Company: Join BSW Group, the UK's largest timber and forestry business.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with a focus on teamwork and initiative.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that innovates and makes a real impact in sustainability.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations, SAP knowledge, and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 20790 - 25410 £ per year.
Operations Administrator
Location
Melton
Salary
Market Rate
Hours
Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch
Job Type
Permanent / Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for an organised, proactive and solutions-focused Operations
Administrator to join our busy Operations Team.
This varied role provides administrative and operational support across warehouse, stock, customer service and logistics.
Working closely with teams across the business, you’ll help ensure the smooth and efficient running of day-to-day operations.
The ideal candidate will be someone who uses their initiative, thinks on their feet and takes ownership of problems.
You’ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly and will have the confidence to investigate issues and find practical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Warehouse and Operations Team.
- Act as a key contact for internal teams, customers and suppliers.
- Investigate and resolve stock, delivery and operational issues.
- Liaise with Production, PI and Customer Service teams on stock and customer queries.
- Process PODs, delivery notes, returns and other operational documentation accurately.
- Maintain accurate records, data and reports.
- Support stock movements, transport bookings and route planning.
- Identify issues and contribute to improving operational processes.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and enjoys solving problems.
- SAP experience – essential.
- Intermediate Excel skills – essential.
- Previous experience in operational, warehouse or customer service administration.
- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- A positive, can-do attitude with the ability to use initiative and take ownership.
What We're Looking For
Most importantly, you'll be someone who
- Thinks on their feet and uses good common sense.
- Takes ownership and looks for solutions rather than simply passing problems on.
- Is proactive, reliable and able to work independently.
- Can assess situations quickly and make sensible decisions within their level of responsibility.
- Is organised and able to prioritise effectively.
- Has a positive, can-do attitude.
- Is approachable and confident when dealing with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
- Enjoys working as part of a busy operational team.
If you're organised, proactive and enjoy finding solutions in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Who we are
BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets a year as Scott Pallets.
We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.
BSW operates as a collection of experts – an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.
With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.
Apply today to become part of our team.
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