Operations Assistant

Location: Portswood

Operations Assistant - Southampton
£32,000 + Excellent Benefits
Hours Tuesday to Saturday- hours of 5am - 2pm

A well-established and growing organisation within the transport and logistics sector is seeking an organised and proactive Operations Assistant to join its operations team based in Southampton.
This is an excellent opportunity for an administrative professional with strong organisational skills and an interest in fleet, transport, or operational compliance to join a successful business offering long-term career development and a supportive working environment.

The Role
Reporting into the Operations team, you will provide essential operational and administrative support across fleet management, compliance, driver records, scheduling, and transport operations.

Key responsibilities will include:

Maintaining fleet compliance records, including vehicle inspections, servicing schedules, licences, and testing requirements
Monitoring and updating operational spreadsheets and management information
Supporting tachograph administration and driver compliance processes
Coordinating driver training, inductions, certifications, and documentation
Maintaining accurate records relating to insurance claims and fleet activities
Assisting with fleet performance reporting, including mileage, fuel usage, and operational data
Liaising with external service providers and contractors
Providing scheduling and planning support during periods of absence or peak demand
Supporting wider operational projects and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Previous administration or operations support experience
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail and a compliance-focused approach
Confident IT skills, including Excel and database systems
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn
The ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment

Experience with in transport, logistics, fleet management, or compliance administration would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer

Salary of £32,000
Tuesday to Saturday- hours of 5am - 2pm
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Enhanced pension scheme
Life assurance
Health and wellbeing benefits
Employee assistance programme

Career development and progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working environment