Operational Administrative Assistant - Caythorpe


Location
Caythorpe
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Salary
£13.50 - £14.00 per hour, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the standard hourly rate
About the Role
We are supporting an established resource recovery and waste management organisation seeking an organised and proactive Operations Administrator to support the daily operation of its Caythorpe facility. This varied operational administration role combines weighbridge duties, purchasing administration, waste documentation, vehicle coordination, and general site support. The successful candidate will have strong administrative and IT skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to remain organised and accurate within a busy operational environment. The role involves working within an operational waste management environment and offers the opportunity to develop experience within resource recovery, waste management, and environmental services.
Experience
- Previous experience in an administrative or operational support role is essential.
- Strong IT skills, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Experience maintaining accurate records and processing detailed documentation.
- Previous weighbridge, waste, recycling, logistics, or transport experience would be advantageous.
- Experience coordinating bulk or export vehicle movements is desirable.
- Experience processing purchase orders and resolving associated queries is desirable.
- Experience using Power BI or SICOM is desirable.
About You
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Confident verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise competing tasks within a busy working environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an operational team.
- Reliable, organised, and proactive approach to work.
Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated as mandatory; however, relevant experience and skills as outlined above are required.
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