Job Description

Company Overview

We're My Student Essentials Ltd (trading as Unpacked) -- a fast-growing company supplying essential homeware and appliance packs to people who need them most.

We're a family-run business, founded in 2014 and based in Lincoln, England.

Summary

We're looking for an

Operations Manager

to take the lead in building and running our Northern Ireland operation from the ground up.

In NI, we will be providing essential homeware packages to people who really need them.

The Role

You'll be our

first hire in Northern Ireland

and will play a pivotal role in launching and leading our operations here.

In this hands-on position, you'll:

Set up the operation from scratch

-- with our support, you'll identify warehouse space, assist with hiring, and build local relationships.

Lead on logistics

-- manage the receipt, packing, and delivery of homeware bundles to residential addresses across Northern Ireland.

Drive and deliver

-- perform deliveries yourself initially and manage the fleet and delivery schedule.

Manage and lead

-- build and oversee a small team of drivers and warehouse staff as volumes grow.

Be the face of the brand locally

-- represent our values with professionalism, care, and attention to detail.

This Role Is For You If You Are...

Experienced in operational delivery, especially in logistics, warehouse work, or multi-drop delivery Practical, hands-on, and comfortable getting stuck in -- especially in the early stages A confident communicator who can work with a remote HQ team and lead a local one Excited by the idea of owning your patch and making it a success

What You'll Need

Previous experience in operations, logistics, or warehouse management A valid UK driving licence A willingness to do deliveries as needed (van provided) People management experience Strong organisational skills and a problem-solving mindset Comfortable using basic systems for scheduling, stock, and reporting

What We Offer

A hybrid working model -- home-based to start, with full support for setting up the local warehouse. You will then work full time on site. Use of a company van and equipment Real influence -- your voice will shape how we grow in NI Opportunities for progression as the operation scales
We want you to take

ownership of this brand-new operation -- and build it your way.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Belfast BT3 9JP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Logistics: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Belfast BT3 9JP

Reference ID: Head of NI Operations
Expected start date: 01/07/2025