Job Highlights
Contract: Independent Contractor
Schedule: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM UK Time
Client Time zone: London Time Zone
About the Client
The Company is a growing e-commerce business specialising in off-grid solar panel kits, serving customers through WooCommerce, eBay, and Amazon. The company operates with a small core team and a UK warehouse, and is focused on delivering efficient, reliable service across all sales channels.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Virtual Assistant to support day-to-day e-commerce operations. This is a hands-on role covering order management, non-technical customer service, and admin. You’ll need to manage multiple tasks across multiple platforms with minimal supervision — we’ll provide SOPs, but we need someone who can run with them independently.Key Responsibilities
Order Management- Process and manage orders across WooCommerce, eBay, and Amazon
- Generate and manage shipping labels (Parcelforce, Royal Mail)
- Process refunds and arrange replacement dispatches, updating order records accordingly
- Track order progress and flag or resolve fulfilment issues
- Respond to non-technical customer enquiries via email and WhatsApp
- Handle after-sales queries: delivery updates, returns, missing items, order amendments
- Provide timely, professional, and helpful assistance across all channels
- Liaise with warehouse staff via WhatsApp regarding picking, packing, and dispatch
- Chase suppliers and follow up on pending orders
- Maintain and update spreadsheets and internal records
- Organise and file invoices and documentation
Requirements
- Proven experience in e-commerce operations or virtual assistance
- Hands-on experience with WooCommerce, Amazon Seller Central, or eBay
- Customer service and after-sales experience
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills
- Excellent written English
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Reliable and available consistently during the stated hours
Nice to Have
- Experience with marketplace seller tools and integrations
- Familiarity with Xero, shipping platforms, or automation tools like Make.com