Technical Team Assistant

Are you organised, flexible with good attention to detail and a great team player? Zero Petroleum is looking for an enthusiastic all-rounder who will manage our goods in and goods out process, as well as provide general support to our Technical and Operations Teams. Zero is dedicated to the production of 100% fossil-free petroleum-based products (fuels and petrochemicals), synthesized by the recycling of water and atmospheric carbon-dioxide using renewable energy. Our vision is to be a prime constructor of a fully circular and carbon-neutral supply at scale. Founded by Paddy Lowe (former F1 multi world championship winning Technical Director) and Professor Nilay Shah (Chemical Engineering, Imperial College, London) we are growing a fantastic team who are passionate about producing the best sustainable alternatives to fossil-based oil products. There is a strong team culture where everyone has something to contribute as we try to solve some big problems and innovate - no-one says "it can't be done". It's fair to say every day at Zero provides exciting new challenges **Job description** The Technical Team Assistant will be responsible for managing goods in and out, inventory and stock control management, logistics including scheduling and/or making deliveries and pickups. In addition, the role holder will work closely with the Technical Assistant to ensure the site is well maintained and serviced. **Accountabilities and responsibilities** - Managing the goods in and goods out function to ensure that all incoming deliveries reach the recipient on time, keeping reporting systems up to date to ensure the Technical Assistant has real time information for financial reporting. - Ensure all deliveries to suppliers and testing facilities are despatched in time. - Manage stock control of consumable items for all departments, raising purchase orders to maintain production up time and stop any possible down time by not having the correct equipment /parts - Arranging paperwork and booking freight forwarder / courier collections for domestic and international despatch - Maintain the asset register including update on any movement of goods between office sites so at any time the location of assets is correct and available to all. - General help as required to help the business run smoothly including - Set up of client and VIP meetings - preparing meeting room, catering, H&S requirements for guests. - Support set up of marketing events for the company. - Ad hoc delivery and collections for events, inter-site requirements. - Support Technical Assistant with upkeep of Bicester office and ensuring office supplies etc are well stocked. - Support for Operations Team in terms of collection and maintenance of essential parts. - Provide cover to the Technical Assistant such as holidays, sickness. **Essential skills and experience** - Full, clean UK Driving License - Manual handling - Educated to GCSE level - Team player - Willingness to learn - Excellent communication skills - Ability to work independently and use initiative when required - Local to Bicester **Desirable skills and experience** - Forklift truck license As a start-up everyone at Zero is always “willing to roll up their sleeves” and help out colleagues to get the job done. You could have a warehouse, logistics, purchasing (or similar) background. Zero is a start-up company where every day can be quite different depending on what is happening within the business. Being flexible and adaptable to changing priorities whilst staying on top of own accountabilities is essential. **Additional info** Bicester based role 09.00-18.00 Monday to Friday on-site with occasional travel to London office and events as required. Benefits include - employee option scheme, discretionary performance bonus, private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan, life assurance, group income protection insurance, "Feel good Friday" breakfast, parking on site.