
📍 Dumfries, Scotland • Posted 9h ago
Operations Assistant
Offered Salary£23,953 - £36,361 /yr
Job TypeCompany - Public
Location / Work ModeDumfries, Scotland
Sector / CategoryBiotech & Pharmaceuticals
💱 Estimated Compensation Breakdown Est. ≈ $38,299 USD/yr
Monthly Pay£2,513 / mo
Bi-Weekly Pay£1,160 / 2-wk
Hourly Rate£14.50 / hr
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Join our dayshift operations team as Operations Assistant. This opportunity is full time with a permanent contract.
This opportunities is within our Inventory Control department, read below to find out more about the responsibilities and duties
Inventory Control
- Conduct stock counts ensuring correct batch and expiry information is logged. Count items as directed by the cycle count plan or as required to correct issues. Investigate stock discrepancies to identify the root cause. Ensure stock rotation is correct.
- Respond to emails requests and queries from other parts of the business with good email etiquette ensuring answers are accurate and helpful.
- Product slotting – review sales data to determine bin size and position requirements and move products to a more appropriate bin when necessary.
- New product set up, ensuring dimensions and weight are accurately recorded. Allocate pick bin for the product based on the expected sales and size of item.
- Interrogate internal ERP system to investigate stock discrepancies.
- Use spreadsheets to record data and to aid investigation processes
- Driving license- ability to travel or work between sites
- Machine training for operating machines whereby there will be a requirement to work at height (within the warehouse)
Experience Required
- Ability to work under pressure
- Methodical way of working with the ability to jump between tasks when required.
- Good level of computer literacy, experience working with Microsoft Office Package
What is it like to work here? Please see below and discover more about our benefits
- An open and welcoming culture where everyone is welcome
- Access to our newly launched Covetrus Advantage - giving you thousands of retail discounts and cash back opportunities
- Life Insurance – You can choose your beneficiaries
- Company Pension Scheme – Covetrus contribution to all employees is 5%
- Cycle To Work Scheme – Enjoy tax free cycling! Save up to 42% on a fantastic range of bikes, plus a huge choice of clothing and accessories
- Employee Assistance Program – This is a completely free and confidential service that provides support to our Covetrus employees. It can also provide support to partners and dependents over the age of 16 with family or relationship concerns
- Birthday Day Off – We believe everyone should be able to celebrate their special day!
- Eye Care Vouchers – Specsavers vouchers
Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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