Operations Assistant

Operations Assistant Full-Time, PermanentSharjah About the CompanyFendercare is the world leaders in ship-to-ship transfers and a major supplier of premium quality marine products around the globe, as well as offering turnkey solutions in the operation of offshore energy terminals. It was founded in 1988 in East Anglia, UK. Once a local distributor, it has grown into a multi-million-pound global company and leading supplier of marine services and products. The company’s head office remains in East Anglia, with regional offices in the UAE and Singapore, as well as regional hubs in Brazil, India and West Africa. In total, it operates over 60 offices and fully operational bases worldwide. Visit our global locations page for more information. About the RoleWe are looking for an Operations Assistant to join the team and assist with the day-to-day administrative duties. You will have previous experience in a similar role, superb organisational and time-management skills, and excellent attention-to-detail. Main ResponsibilitiesRaising local and inter-company purchase orders.Conducting site safety inductions.Processing suppliers’ delivery notes and purchase orders.Collating invoice documentation and sending for processing.Arranging flight and hotel reservations.Arranging employee work visa applications, visa renewals.Office purchasing requirements.Arranging for local deliveries and purchases.Coordinating with drivers and issuing purchase orders for transport.Preparing receipt vouchers and arranging for cheque collection as and when requested.Producing a range of delivery documentation including delivery notes, certificates , gate pass requests.Preparing all shipping documentation.Coordinating with the Facilities Team and arranging maintenance and repairs as and when required.Assisting the Ops Manager in contractor evaluation.Any other reasonable duties as required.This role is office based and the location is Emirates Industrial City, Sajaa Plot 146/16, PO Box 25896, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The CandidateRelevant university degree or qualifications.Experience in a similar role, ideally within operations.Ability to work independently and to prioritise time and tasks effectively, adhering to tight deadlines.A positive and "can-do" attitude.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Good teamwork.Attention-to-detail and high level of accuracy while dealing with documents.Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel & Power Point).If the role captured your attention, click "Apply". Due to the volume of applications that we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.