Part Time Administrative Assistant - Immediate Start

We're looking for a Operations Dispatch Assistant to join our dispatch team, In this role you will support the day-to-day coordination and execution of operational logistics.

Following all Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements set out by Tropic
Following guidelines set out in the training provided

Picking customer orders using barcode scanners and/or other methods
Packing customer orders using the stock management system and courier systems
Ensuring orders are picked and packed to the highest standard
Taking part in regular stock takes
Making eco-friendly choices when packing customers’ orders
Helping to replenish picking shelves when needed
You will also be required to help in other departments during quiet periods.

Previously worked in a warehouse, logistics centre, or production facility
Employment Type: This role is offered part-time, Saturday - Sunday, 7am to 5pm
Location: Tropic Dispatch is a short walk from Beddington Lane Tram stop, with direct links to East Croydon and Wimbledon.
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Benefits: Up to 28 days’ holiday. Enhanced family leave, Private Medical Insurance, Medicash plan, life insurance, (All available after a qualifying period). EAP through the Wisdom App, generous product allowance and 50% discount for family and friends, access to retailer discounts, Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes, free breakfast bar, dog-friendly HQ with a chill zone and pool table, on-site parking, regular social events, and plenty of well-being treats throughout the year.
Start Date: Immediate

Susie, our Founder and CEO, started Tropic Skincare as a teenager, selling homemade body scrubs at Greenwich Market to help her mum pay the bills. Our brand is certified vegan, cruelty-free and CarbonNeutral®, and our infinite purpose is to create a healthier, greener, more empowered world. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities at every stage of the hiring process, so if this is something you need, please let our recruitment team know at the earliest opportunity!

We’re looking for creative and ambitious people who share our vision and get excited about beauty that’s both innovative and sustainable. If you’re passionate about skincare and have a genuine desire to empower communities across the globe, you could be a great fit.

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