Operations Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Us
Established in 2019, Somerset Cider Solutions are a rapidly growing, people-centric, contract packing and drinks development business, conveniently based in the beautiful countryside, close to the cities of Bristol, Bath and Wells. Working with small scale producers and local clients to large scale, national clients, the operations team play a crucial role in supporting and developing all business relationships.
Our rapid growth means we are now in the fortunate position of looking for an experienced Operations Assistant to join our small but friendly and focused team. With no two days the same, you will have an interesting a varied role within a fast-paced environment. Supporting the current team, you will play a vital link between the client and the Operations team.
The Role
- First point of call for all personnel arriving onsite.
- Assisting with the order booking process; from initial contact through to generating production paperwork.
- Assisting the warehouse with the stock control administration of dry goods and finished stocks.
- Assist with the purchasing of production materials.
- General office housekeeping; filing paperwork, answering the phone, responding to emails.
- Maintaining clear and precise goods in and out records for the end of month duty return.
- Legal responsibility for accurate EMCS transfers via HMRC.
- Managing the onsite factory second’s shop; serving customers, logging sales, restocking, cleaning.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A high degree of attention to detail is essential.
- Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
- A high level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations Assistant roles across Somerset Cider Solutions's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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