Operations Associate
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Promising opportunity to enhance operational supply chain skills in a sustainability-focused firm, with competitive pay.
- Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + equity options
- Engage in impactful sustainability operations
- Roles with diverse responsibilities in fast-paced environment
Pros
- Salary range of £35,000 - £45,000 plus equity.
- Opportunity to work in sustainability-focused operations.
- Diverse tasks fostering professional skill development.
Cons
- Startup dynamics may introduce unpredictability.
- Potential high pressure due to competing priorities.
- Limited resources compared to larger firms.
Who it's for
Mid-level • Hybrid (office with remote option)
Good fit
- Mid-level operations professionals
- Individuals passionate about sustainability in business
- Candidates who thrive in varied and dynamic tasks
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without supply chain experience
- Those seeking rigid corporate structures
- Individuals uninterested in fast-paced startup environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Operations Associate
Joining Shellworks means being part of a world-class team that’s passionate about sustainability and innovation. Are you ready to help us lead the way and be part of something truly impactful?
We usually respond within three days
About the Job
🎯 Operations Associate
🌍 London, N4
🏛️ 4 days in our office, 1 day working from home
🤝 Reporting to Kelan Patel, Operations
💰 £35-45k per annum + equity
About Shellworks
Developed for a throwaway culture, plastics have caused significant pollution to our natural environments. 90% of all plastics ever created have never been recycled, causing widespread pollution and health impacts from chemicals and microplastics.
We believe there must be a better way and our first innovation Vivomer™ does just that, if nature made a plastic this would be it. Vivomer, a polymer made by microorganisms, behaves just like plastic in use, but degrades naturally upon disposal. It can be rigid or flexible, matte or glossy. Developed through cutting-edge material science, mechanical engineering, design, and operations, Vivomer represents a groundbreaking step towards a pollution-free future.
The nature of our work is frequently described as impossible, but if like us, you’re driven by the challenge to prove that there is a better way to do things, join us.
About the Role
We're now looking for a sharp, curious, and driven Operations Associate to join our small team and work directly with our founders to help take Shellworks to the next level. If you thrive on variety, love solving hard problems, and get energy from jumping in wherever needed, this role might be for you.
When you join us you’ll:
Manage day-to-day execution of operations, including raw material procurement and sourcing, inventory management, logistics and warehousing
Play a crucial role in building our supply chain of the future as we scale by identifying new suppliers, and developing supply and demand planning models
Aid in establishing and maintaining relationships with global production partners to ensure on-time delivery and excellent service for customers
Drive implementation of partner performance monitoring and make data-driven decisions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall effectiveness
Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with a talented and passionate team
Our Ideal Candidate
Must-haves:
Detail orientated with an ability to manage high volumes of competing priorities and daily activities
Strong and creative problem-solver with an ability to think critically about current supply chain pain points
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights
Ability to operate effectively with high degrees of ambiguity and uncertainty, and to execute tasks against tight timelines with autonomy
Passion for combating the plastic pollution crisis
Nice-to-haves:
STEM background
Excel proficiency
Prior start up experience
Our Benefits
🌴 25 days in addition to all statutory and public holidays
📚 Opportunities for growth and development as we expand and scale our impact
🥘 Free lunch provided and access to a fully kitted out kitchen
👍 Competitive salary and equity options
🎉 Regular social events
🐚 Part of a tightly knit team aiming to make a meaningful social impact
Hiring Process
📞 Initial Chat
💭 Technical task
🗝️ Onsite
Our Values
It Can Be Done We believe anything is possible. We're action-oriented doers who jump in to proactively solve challenges.
Masters of Our Craft Driven by curiosity, we constantly expand our skills to deliver work that exceeds expectations.
Ambitious By Nature We set ambitious goals and push ourselves beyond comfort zones, taking ownership of the journey.
We're Singular We operate as one cohesive team, valuing our diversity and putting the mission above egos or silos.
- Department
- Operations & Supply Chain
- Locations
- Shellworks London
About Shellworks
Shellworks aims to address one of the biggest challenges of our generation: plastic pollution. We raised a 6.2Mn Seed round by top-tier investors globally and shipped our first 100,000 units in 2022. We're now scaling our team to help us accelerate towards our mission.
We’re a group of critical optimists from backgrounds like design, engineering, and science. We aren’t bound by existing rules and stereotypes and are fundamental believers that there must be a better way. As an early-stage startup, you’ll play a fundamental role in shaping Shellworks’ future.
Operations Associate
Joining Shellworks means being part of a world-class team that’s passionate about sustainability and innovation. Are you ready to help us lead the way and be part of something truly impactful?
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