Operations Assistant

altilium.tech; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A clean technology company is looking for an Operations Assistant to support facility operations and administrative tasks. This role requires strong organizational skills and a proactive attitude. You’ll assist with inventory management, administrative duties, and ensure the site remains tidy and compliant with safety standards. This position offers a unique chance to be part of a sustainable energy future in the UK, contributing positively to the team and company objectives.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and personal transport required.
• Ability to perform light-to-moderate physical tasks.
• Willingness to meet tight deadlines and adapt to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative assistance to the team.
• Manage inventory and conduct stock checks regularly.
• Maintain site cleanliness and follow health and safety protocols.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Great communication skills

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Job description

Role: Operations Assistant

Location: ACT2 Pilot Plant – Estover

Salary: From £24,000+

The Role:

Join our dynamic team as an Operations Assistant, where you’ll play an important role in supporting business growth through facility support in a collaborative and innovative environment. A great opportunity for anyone looking to build experience across administration, facilities and operations while contributing to an exciting, growing organisation.

What You’ll Do:

Administrative & Office Support

• Provide general administrative assistance to the team.
• Raise Purchase Request Forms (PRFs) and support purchasing of tools, office equipment, PPE and supplies.
• Answer calls, take messages and direct enquiries appropriately.
• Manage delivery notes for incoming goods, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure accurate receipt and documentation.
• Greet visitors, manage sign-in/sign-out records and access cards.
• Coordinate meeting rooms, tours and stakeholder visits, ensuring areas are prepared and presentable.

Inventory, Assets & Errands

• Maintain the asset registry and conduct routine stock checks.
• Monitor inventory levels for consumables and PPE, raising replenishment requests as needed.
• Assist with visitor tours by preparing rooms, refreshments and providing support.
• Carry out errands including collecting orders, visiting suppliers and delivering materials between sites (mileage reimbursed).

Facilities, Safety & Site Support

• Ensure the site remains tidy, clean and visitor-ready at all times.
• Follow all Health & Safety and site security requirements, reporting hazards or issues promptly.
• Support wider on-site teams with general duties when required.
• Proactively identify and suggest improvements to site processes, safety, tidiness and efficiency.

What You’ll Bring:

• A valid driver’s license and your own transport.
• A proactive positive attitude and hands‑on, willing to take on a range of tasks as needed.
• Willingness to go the extra mile to meet tight deadlines.
• You’ll take pride in your work and the company you represent.
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to carry out light‑to‑moderate physical tasks, including lifting, moving materials and navigating the site safely.
• Great communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with various teams across the business.

Why Join Altilium?

Altilium is a UK-based clean technology company transforming the energy sector from fossil‑based to zero‑carbon. We’re building a circular EV battery supply chain, recovering critical minerals from end‑of‑life batteries and mine tailings, and producing the lowest‑carbon, most eco‑friendly battery materials in the UK. This is your chance to be part of a groundbreaking industry at scale, developing innovative green technologies and contributing to a cleaner, circular energy future.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process or to the role itself, we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

Apply now and join us in shaping the future of sustainable energy.