Assistant Operations Manager
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £45,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Littlehampton |
| Company: | Millbrook Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 805 |
Summary
Job Advert
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Operations Manager to join the team within our West Sussex Community Equipment
Service Centre, based in Littlehampton. This role will be supporting the Service Centre Manager in overseeing daily service centre
activities, ensuring a smooth, efficient and compliant operation. Leading, motivating and managing across warehouse and logistics
functions with an unwavering focus on meeting contractual KPI’s and through operational excellence providing a quality service
provision for service users.
As a healthcare equipment provider, Millbrook Healthcare work in partnership with the NHS to supply the necessary equipment and
aids to support people in their day-to-day life. Our community equipment ranges from simple walking frames and crutches to more
complex equipment such as beds, hoists and pressure care equipment. We also carry out minor adaptations such as the installation
of handrails and grab rails within the home which can make a significant impact in giving people the confidence to live more
independently.
About the role:
Supporting the Service Centre manager in the delivery of the operational and strategic change management programmes within the
contract. Other main duties and responsibilities include:
* Colleague and Team management
* Health and Safety
* Stock Control
* Infection Control
* Internal and external audit compliance
* Colleague recruitment, upskilling and development
* Fleet Management
What are we looking for?
* Proven experience in an operations, logistics or healthcare service support role
* First class leadership skills are essential, ideally together with management experience and excellent communication skills.
* Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft office with excellent organisational skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and solve problems efficiently.
* Knowledge of computerised stock control/Warehouse Management System
* Warehouse management and or fleet management experience is advantageous.
* Previous experience within a registered ISO9001 company would be desirable.
Qualifications
* Full UK Driving licence
* Qualified to GCSE level or equivalent ideally together with at least a NEBSS qualification or similar
* Any qualification in Management and Leadership, Health and Safety (IOSH), IT Or administration would be beneficial
What can we offer you?
* Up to £45,000 per annum dependent on experience
* Working 40 hours a week Monday to Friday 07:30-16:00 (Saturday Rota)
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) plus optional 5 unpaid days
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* A rewards scheme – 200+ exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers and leisure outlets
Our ambition at Millbrook Healthcare is to become the leading provider in the assisted living sector whilst ensuring our core
company values ‘CARES’ remain unchanged. We are always looking to recruit hard working and talented individuals to become a part
of our ongoing growth and success. You’ll enjoy all the support and encouragement you need to reach your own potential and develop
a rewarding career along the way.
Care and respect for our colleagues and service users
Accountable and proud
Ready to learn and grow
Enhance our service users’ lives
Socially responsible, ethical and transparent
This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subjected to a DBS disclosure and social media screening.
No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion,
disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Operations Manager to join the team within our West Sussex Community Equipment
Service Centre, based in Littlehampton. This role will be supporting the Service Centre Manager in overseeing daily service centre
activities, ensuring a smooth, efficient and compliant operation. Leading, motivating and managing across warehouse and logistics
functions with an unwavering focus on meeting contractual KPI’s and through operational excellence providing a quality service
provision for service users.
As a healthcare equipment provider, Millbrook Healthcare work in partnership with the NHS to supply the necessary equipment and
aids to support people in their day-to-day life. Our community equipment ranges from simple walking frames and crutches to more
complex equipment such as beds, hoists and pressure care equipment. We also carry out minor adaptations such as the installation
of handrails and grab rails within the home which can make a significant impact in giving people the confidence to live more
independently.
About the role:
Supporting the Service Centre manager in the delivery of the operational and strategic change management programmes within the
contract. Other main duties and responsibilities include:
* Colleague and Team management
* Health and Safety
* Stock Control
* Infection Control
* Internal and external audit compliance
* Colleague recruitment, upskilling and development
* Fleet Management
What are we looking for?
* Proven experience in an operations, logistics or healthcare service support role
* First class leadership skills are essential, ideally together with management experience and excellent communication skills.
* Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft office with excellent organisational skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and solve problems efficiently.
* Knowledge of computerised stock control/Warehouse Management System
* Warehouse management and or fleet management experience is advantageous.
* Previous experience within a registered ISO9001 company would be desirable.
Qualifications
* Full UK Driving licence
* Qualified to GCSE level or equivalent ideally together with at least a NEBSS qualification or similar
* Any qualification in Management and Leadership, Health and Safety (IOSH), IT Or administration would be beneficial
What can we offer you?
* Up to £45,000 per annum dependent on experience
* Working 40 hours a week Monday to Friday 07:30-16:00 (Saturday Rota)
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) plus optional 5 unpaid days
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* A rewards scheme – 200+ exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers and leisure outlets
Our ambition at Millbrook Healthcare is to become the leading provider in the assisted living sector whilst ensuring our core
company values ‘CARES’ remain unchanged. We are always looking to recruit hard working and talented individuals to become a part
of our ongoing growth and success. You’ll enjoy all the support and encouragement you need to reach your own potential and develop
a rewarding career along the way.
Care and respect for our colleagues and service users
Accountable and proud
Ready to learn and grow
Enhance our service users’ lives
Socially responsible, ethical and transparent
This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subjected to a DBS disclosure and social media screening.
No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion,
disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.