Operations Assistant

Logistics Co-ordinator An industry-leading, award-winning Brand Experience and Live Events group is seeking a highly organised Logistics Co-ordinator. Based near Oswestry, this central support role sits within a demanding, reactive logistics team. You will work closely with the Crew & Logistics Manager and the wider warehouse teams to support seamless daily operations. Key Responsibilities * Project Support: Assist with planning, booking, and evaluating logistics operations across external projects. * Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, crew, transport companies, and customers. * Process Improvement: Help implement best-practice logistics and crewing principles to boost operational and financial performance. * Fleet Management: Manage in-house vehicles, ensuring maintenance, safety checks, and logs remain up to date. * System Administration: Utilize industry-specific platforms (such as Team Track and Current RMS) to manage job data. * Query Resolution: Serve as the go-to contact for project and production managers regarding crew and transport bookings. * Travel Booking: Coordinate travel arrangements for staff across various departments. * Leadership Cover: Cover the Crewing and Logistics Manager during absences, including handling courier bookings. * Bay Coordination: Coordinate with Warehouse and Service/Prep teams to assign loading and unloading bays. * Hands-on Logistics: Oversee and assist with loading/unloading vehicles safely, ensuring loads are strapped and secured. * Operational Flexibility: Support warehouse operations and handle occasional out-of-hours courier queries when required. What We Are Looking For * Experience: Proven track record in a fast-paced operations or logistics environment. * Skills: High level of organisation, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of UK geography. * Communication: Excellent stakeholder communication skills with a calm, adaptable approach under pressure. * Abilities: Strong administration, IT, and numeracy skills, with the ability to manage multiple project schedules simultaneously. * Mindset: Proactive, solution-focused, and comfortable meeting strict deadlines. * Desirable: Knowledge of the live events sector, production processes, or import/export administration is advantageous but not essential