Operations Assistant
Job Description
Operations Assistant
Location: Swansea (On-site)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Pay Rate: -15.59 per hour
Contract: Temporary until 30th September 2026
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We are recruiting for an Operations Assistant to join a busy laboratory team within a well-respected public sector organisation based in Swansea. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has strong attention to detail, and takes pride in delivering accurate and efficient administrative and operational support.
Working within the laboratory, you will play a key role in ensuring samples are accurately received, processed, recorded and dispatched in line with established procedures.
Key Responsibilities
We're looking for individuals who are highly organised, reliable and able to work accurately in a busy environment.
You may have experience in:
Location: Swansea (On-site)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Pay Rate: -15.59 per hour
Contract: Temporary until 30th September 2026
-
We are recruiting for an Operations Assistant to join a busy laboratory team within a well-respected public sector organisation based in Swansea. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has strong attention to detail, and takes pride in delivering accurate and efficient administrative and operational support.
Working within the laboratory, you will play a key role in ensuring samples are accurately received, processed, recorded and dispatched in line with established procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Receiving samples and accurately logging them onto laboratory systems
- Registering information and data onto internal databases and laboratory systems
- Arranging the dispatch of samples and associated documentation
- Ensuring all records are maintained accurately and updated in a timely manner
- Cleaning and preparing glass sample pots and laboratory equipment
- Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the laboratory
- Adhering to health and safety procedures at all times
- Working closely with laboratory and operational teams to meet deadlines and service requirements
We're looking for individuals who are highly organised, reliable and able to work accurately in a busy environment.
You may have experience in:
- A fast-paced warehouse or logistics environment
- A busy restaurant or commercial kitchen
- Data entry or administration-focused roles requiring high levels of accuracy
- A detail-oriented operational or processing environment
- A scientific, laboratory or technical background (desirable but not essential)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to follow processes and procedures consistently
- Good IT and data entry skills
- Ability to manage a varied workload and work to deadlines
- Team player with a positive and proactive attitude
- Previous laboratory or scientific experience
- Experience handling samples or working within regulated environments