Crafting Excellence Together: Join the Ooznest Team!
At Ooznest, we’re more than just a company selling mechanical components; we’re a team dedicated to providing solutions that power projects across various industries. If you have a passion for precision and commitment to quality and exceptional customer satisfaction, we’re looking for you.
We Are
Joining Ooznest means embracing a mindset where ‘Can Do’ isn’t just a slogan, it’s our way of work. You’ll be part of a close-knit unit dedicated to fostering a culture of involvement, innovation, and excellence. Our team doesn’t just tackle challenges—we redefine them, breaking new ground with our unique approaches.
Your Role
At Ooznest we are supporting an ambitious community, from researchers developing new technologies to businesses optimizing their operations, and hobbyists bringing their ideas to life. With your help, we will enable our customers to find just what they need, whether it is a standard product or a customised solution.
We Offer
Join a workplace that is built on teamwork and the belief that everyone’s work is important. We’re committed to a clear, honest workplace that empowers you to make a real difference and shape the future. Our culture celebrates the initiative and values creative problem-solving, rewarding the fresh ideas that move us forward.
Our Story, Your Future
Ooznest’s unique name is a nod to our roots and our unwavering commitment to the community of makers. Our growth is a collaborative effort, shaped by the energy and creativity of our team members from the beginning to the present, and into the future. If you’re eager to be part of a team where the ‘Can Do’ attitude is fundamental, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our collective journey.
Latest Opportunities ⇓
Ecommerce Merchandiser – Full Time
Join Our Innovative Team – Strategize, Showcase, and Excel in Digital Merchandising!
As the Ecommerce Merchandiser at Ooznest, you will be onboarding and managing product ranges, presenting them effectively in the online store and taking charge of optimising the customer journey. Your primary objective will be to increase conversion rates and average order value and to enhance customer satisfaction.
Who we are
Here at Ooznest, we’re not just about selling components; we’re about empowering customers to bring their ideas to life.
We provide a wide range of products for mechanical projects, from our Aluminium Extrusion System to our application-specific component kits. We excel in customisation services, ensuring customers can get the bespoke solutions to power their next project.
As a company, we’re dedicated to making products easy to understand, customise and buy through our user-friendly website, along with making relevant product knowledge accessible and straightforward for all. We believe in simplicity and excellence in the customer experience, ensuring a seamless purchase process without the lengthy sales ordeal.
We recently celebrated 10 years of Ooznest, and as we embark on our next strategic phase, we are significantly expanding our Aluminium Extrusion System range to meet the growing market demand. Additionally, we are launching a new website later this year to showcase the new offerings.
Our team is more than just a group of employees; we are a close-knit unit with a ‘can-do’ attitude, dedicated to fostering a culture of involvement, innovation, and excellence.
New Role Introduction
As we look forward to the next decade, we are poised for exciting growth, and we recognise the need for a dedicated Merchandiser to join our team.
This new role is designed to meet the increasing demands of our markets and expanding product lines – particularly the new Aluminium Extrusion System range.
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Contract: |
Full time, permanent |
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Salary: |
£30,455 per annum |
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Hours: |
Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM |
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Breaks: |
Flexible 1-hour lunch/break |
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Location: |
Brentwood, CM14 5TA |
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Setting: |
Semi-rural, countryside |
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Transport: |
Good transport links |
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Holiday |
20 Days + Bank Holidays |
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Additional Leave: |
Christmas shutdown paid days |
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Social Events: |
Annual Christmas Party hosted by directors |
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Benefits: |
Pension scheme Free on-site parking |
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Office Environment:
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Newly built, modern office and kitchen Air-conditioning and ventilation in all spaces Modern IT equipment with dual monitor setups Fully equipped canteen with Quooker tap, microwaves, toasters, chilled water and ice dispenser Outdoor summer seating area |
What you’ll be doing
As our Merchandiser, you will be the driving force behind the presentation and sale of our products – ensuring products are effectively showcased on our existing website as well as smoothly transitioning to the new website whilst maintaining brand integrity.
You will manage the database of our wide range of products between ERP and PIM systems with focus on technical specifications and attributes.
As the architect of the customer journey, you will be responsible for the end-to-end buying experience—from product discovery, to placing an order. You will ensure the website is user-friendly, categorising products logically to guide customers seamlessly through their purchasing decisions. Additionally, you will manage sales and promotions displays and tailor customer messages to enhance engagement and satisfaction.
You will collaborate closely with the owner who oversees buying and you will work in tandem with marketing and product development projects.
Through effective task management and data-driven insights, you’ll shape the future of our merchandising efforts.
Join us if you are
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic self-starter with proven success in ecommerce merchandising, demonstrated experience in managing and introducing many product lines and a solid understanding of customer behaviours and preferences in an ecommerce setting.
Key attributes you will need to possess are:
- Customer-Centric: you possess an understanding of customer needs and expectations. With a passion for driving exceptional customer experiences, you consistently put yourself in the customer’s shoes to ensure they have all the necessary information presented clearly and accessibly, empowering them to make informed purchase decisions. You take customer feedback and integrate it into product presentation and the online journey. You aim to anticipate customer challenges and address them proactively.
- Detail-Oriented and Data-Driven: you have a keen eye for detail and a strong analytical ability, essential for managing extensive product lines. You are proficient in using Excel for exporting and importing large data sets, ensuring seamless data management between ERP and PIM systems. Your will utilise data analysis to enhance and improve product presentation to the customer.
- Technically minded: a clear understanding of mechanical components and their applications will allow you to grasp our extrusions systems and component kits and envision practical uses for them, therefore enabling you to present these products so customers have a clear understanding of what we offer, allowing them to make informed decisions.
- Independent Self-Starter: you thrive with autonomy, demonstrating a proactive work style that includes setting your own tasks, deadlines, and objectives without direct supervision. Your ability to align these with the broader company strategies ensures you contribute effectively.
Join us and be a part of a team that values your input and enthusiasm. Together, we’ll continue to build a company that our customers love and trust.
Main Responsibilities/Accountabilities
- Strategy: Collaborate with our buying team on selecting product ranges, focusing on application, customer requirements, and market trends.
- Sampling: Assist the buyer in sampling and testing new products. Looking at application, quality, price, and range fit.
- Processes: Establish, optimise, and oversee the systematic procedures and workflows that underpin our product onboarding and management.
- Onboarding: Manage the onboarding of products into our system including product names, categories, weights, dimensions, stocking units, lead times, delivery/returns information, attributes, drawings, and 3D Models. Ensure all technical aspects are meticulously covered.
- Product Management: Continuously review and manage listings, to keep information accurate and up-to-date, making adjustments and updates as necessary to ensure all product details reflect current specifications and market conditions.
- Presentation: Ensure our product presentation is visually appealing, informative and resonates with our brand. Including defining website categories, product grouping, product images, descriptions and graphics. Ensuring SEO best practises followed
- Customer journey: Own the end-to-end customer journey, from browsing to checkout. Ensure a seamless navigation through categories, groupings and filtering. Oversee the integration of services, sales promotions, and targeted customer messaging to enhance the purchasing experience.
- Customer Service and Feedback:Collaborate with the customer service team, looking at customer product queries, leveraging feedback to make improvements to product pages and informational accuracy.
- Fulfilment: Define fulfilment and packing processes for products, making sure they are presented to the customer in the best way possible..
- Analysis:Utilise site metrics, sales and trend data, and customer behaviour tracking to gain actionable insights to enhance conversion rates, increase revenue growth and improve user experience. Keep abreast of the latest online and ecommerce marketing trends to inform continuous optimisation
Ready to Make a Mark?
If you excel at turning insights into action and are eager to lead the way in digital merchandising, join us as our next Ecommerce Merchandiser and make a lasting impact on our industry.
How to Apply:
- Read the Recruitment Pack download for full details of the role and application process.
- Download a copy of the Application Form and complete all sections
- Email a signed copy of the Application form to recruitment@ooznest.co.uk
Closing date: Monday 26th August 5pm
Downloads:
Recruitment Pack
(containing: Full Job Description + Person Specification + Additional Information)
Production Assembly Operative – Full Time
Join Our Dynamic Fulfilment Team – Craft, Customise, and Despatch with Excellence!
Are you driven by precision and want a hands-on role?
If, so, we’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual ready to excel with us, creating and despatching quality products.
Who we are:
We’re more than just a company selling products; we’re a team dedicated to providing solutions that power projects through our aluminium extrusion systems, mechanical parts, customisation services, and components kits.
Our fulfilment team is at the heart of operations, ensuring every order is crafted, customised, and despatched to meet our high standards and our customers’ expectations.
Our team is not just a group of employees; we’re a close-knit unit, with a ‘can-do’ attitude dedicated to fostering a culture of involvement, innovation, and excellence.
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Contract: |
Full time, permanent |
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Hours: |
Monday – Friday 8.00-4.30pm |
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Salary: |
£24,800 pa |
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Location: |
Brentwood, CM14 5TA |
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Benefits: |
Holiday 20 Days + Bank Holidays Additional Christmas shutdown paid days Pension scheme Free on-site parking |
Your Role:
As a Production Assembly Operative you will find yourself immersed in a variety of tasks – each day promising something new. From meticulously assembling a components, customising aluminium extrusions, to ensuring our products are despatched on time and in perfect condition. This role is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to grow, refine skills, and make an impact on our company and customers.
Join us if you are:
- Enthusiastic about contributing to a cohesive team effort
- Proactive and ready to take on new challenges
- Detail-oriented with a passion for precision
- An excellent team player, ready to support and elevate your peers
- Looking for a role with variety and potential for personal development
We Offer:
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
- A diverse range of tasks to keep you engaged and learning
- The opportunity to develop a broad skill set in manufacturing and despatch
- The satisfaction of being part of a team that takes pride in delivering excellence
Ready to Make a Mark?
If you’re keen on the idea of rolling up your sleeves and getting involved in all aspects of our unique business, we would love to hear from you to become our next Production Assembly Operative.
Responsibilities
Some of the daily responsibilities you might undertake are:
- Component Assembly: Efficiently assemble components, adhering to specific build-time standards while ensuring the highest quality.
- Machine Operation: Skilfully operate auto-bagging machinery to sort large volumes of small parts with precision.
- Adherence to Specifications: Accurately understand and follow work instructions and specifications outlined in work instruction sheets.
- Packaging Preparation: Meticulously prepare packaging to guarantee the perfect condition of items during despatch.
- Quality Control: Proactively identify and report any production discrepancies or errors to maintain our high standards.
- Customisation Machinery Operation: Handle machinery adeptly for processing custom orders to meet client specifications.
- Finishing Work: Utilize hand tools for detailed finishing work on materials, ensuring excellence in final presentation.
- Workspace Maintenance: Consistently keep work areas organized, clean, and conducive to productive operations.
Team Member Qualities
We are looking for a candidate who embodies the following qualities:
- Exceptional Attention to Detail: Upholds high standards of quality in every task to ensure excellence in production.
- Precision and Accuracy: Delivers high production output with minimal waste through meticulous work.
- Manual Dexterity: Skilled in using machinery, hand tools, and handling small components with ease.
- Methodical and Organized: Applies a systematic approach to assembly tasks and stays organized to meet deadlines consistently.
- Effective Communication: Collaborates and communicates effectively within our tight-knit team to optimise output and resolve challenges.
- Proactive and Versatile: Demonstrates a can-do attitude, readily tackling a variety of tasks as needed.
- Strong Work Ethic: Shows a relentless drive for success and commitment to achieving goals with high-quality work.
- Health and Safety Awareness: Prioritizes a safe working environment, understanding and respecting safety protocols.
How to Apply:
- Read the Recruitment Pack download for full details of the role and application process.
- Download a copy of the Application Form and complete all sections
- Email a signed copy of the Application form to recruitment@ooznest.co.uk
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Downloads:
Recruitment Pack
(containing: Full Job Description + Person Specification + Additional Information)
Stay Ahead with Us!
At Ooznest, we’re always on the lookout for passionate and talented individuals to join our dynamic team. While you may not find the perfect role for you listed right now, new opportunities are always on the horizon.
- Keep an Eye Out: We post all new opportunities on this page, so check back often to find roles that could be a perfect match for your skills and aspirations.
- Explore More: Learn more about our company culture, values, and what makes Ooznest a great place to work by visiting our About Us page.
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Your next big opportunity could be just around the corner. Check back soon, or better yet, leave us your contact information, and we’ll reach out to you when something that fits your unique skill set comes up.
Thank you for considering Ooznest as your next potential employer. We can’t wait to see what we can achieve together.