Operations & STEM Workshop Assistant
Salary: £26,000 per year
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Bristol - Avonmouth
About Mad Science South
At Mad Science South, we inspire children through hands-on science experiences that spark curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Behind every amazing workshop is a well-organised operation that ensures our instructors have exactly what they need, when they need it.
We're looking for a highly organised, dependable and energetic Operations & STEM Workshop Assistant to join our team. This is a varied role combining warehouse-based operations with delivering exciting science sessions to children several afternoons each week.
About the Role
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work, takes pride in accuracy and organisation, and is confident engaging with children.
The majority of your time will be spent in our warehouse preparing and maintaining science kits used in our workshops and clubs. You'll also deliver Mad Science sessions to groups of children two or three afternoons each week after receiving full training.
No warehouse experience is required, but attention to detail, reliability and a strong work ethic are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse & Operations
- Building and preparing science kit boxes for workshops and events
- Checking returned kits and equipment for completeness and quality
- Preparing consumable materials and stock packs
- Following detailed checklists and procedures accurately
- Organising and maintaining warehouse stock
- Identifying missing, damaged or low-stock items
- Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of operations
Workshop Delivery
- Delivering engaging Mad Science sessions to groups of children
- Setting up and packing away workshop materials
- Creating a positive and energetic learning environment
- Following lesson plans and safety procedures
- Acting as a positive role model for children
What We're Looking For
We'd love to hear from you if you are:
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Able to work quickly and accurately
- Reliable and dependable
- Comfortable performing repetitive tasks to a high standard
- Happy working independently and taking ownership of your workload
- Positive, enthusiastic and professional
- Confident communicating with children and adults
Essential Requirements
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Ability to follow written procedures and checklists consistently
- Good time management skills
- Comfortable working in a warehouse environment
- Experience working with children in some capacity (school, childcare, camps, coaching, tutoring, youth work or similar)
Desirable
- Experience in education, childcare, camps, clubs or activity programmes
- Experience delivering presentations or leading groups
- Basic stock control or warehouse experience
- Interest in science, STEM or education
What We Offer
- Full training provided
- A varied role combining operations and workshop delivery
- The opportunity to inspire children through science
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Career development opportunities within a growing business
- Company pension
- Paid holiday entitlement
Important
This role will suit someone who enjoys structured work, takes pride in accuracy and can maintain high standards consistently. While part of the role involves delivering exciting science sessions, a significant proportion of your week will involve preparing kits, checking equipment and completing operational tasks within our warehouse.
To apply let us know:
- About your experience working with children.
- A situation where attention to detail was important in your work.
- Why this role appeals to you.
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
