Engineering & Operations Administrator

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business is seeking an Engineering & Operations Administrator to provide key administrative support across its sites in Bedfordshire. This role involves coordinating contractors, managing documentation, and aiding compliance tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. A full UK driving license is essential due to the multi-site nature of the role.

Benefits

Be involved in a range of operational and technical projects

Friendly, collaborative team

Well-structured working hours

Qualifications

• Experience within engineering, technical services, or manufacturing is preferred.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update COSHH risk assessments and safety documentation.
• Assist with department training rollouts and keep training records updated.
• Order and manage site consumables, spares, and stationery.
• Organise compliance, engineering, and production paperwork for audits.
• Coordinate contractor RAMS, service visits, and site access.
• Support inductions, stock control, and day-to-day admin.

Skills

Strong administrative experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Excellent organisational skills

Professional communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Engineering & Operations Administrator – Food Manufacturing

Location: Bedfordshire

Salary: Up to £30,000

Working hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–16:30 | Friday 08:00–16:00

We’re working with a leading food manufacturing business that is looking to recruit a Engineering & Operations Administrator to join their operations team. This is a varied, site-based role supporting both engineering and operations across three sites, with Bedford as your main base.

You’ll coordinate contractors, manage documentation, track stock and maintenance work, and support the wider team in keeping systems and compliance in top shape. A great role for someone with strong admin experience in a manufacturing or engineering setting.

The Role…

• Maintain and update COSHH risk assessments and safety documentation
• Assist with department training rollouts (RA/SSOW) and keep training records updated
• Order and manage site consumables, spares, and stationery across all sites
• Organise and file compliance, engineering, and production paperwork for audits
• Coordinate contractor RAMS, service visits, and site access
• Support inductions, stock control, and day-to-day admin across operations
• Maintain and administer the CMMS system and maintenance requests
• Travel between Hitchin, Biggleswade, and Bedford as needed

What We’re Looking For…

• Strong administrative experience – ideally within engineering, technical services, or manufacturing
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and follow-through
• Professional communicator – able to build relationships with staff, engineers, and external contractors
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (essential due to multi-site travel)
• Familiarity with CMMS or food industry experience is a plus

Why Apply?

• Join a respected and growing food business in a key support role
• Be involved in a wide range of operational and technical projects
• Friendly, collaborative team and well-structured working hours
• Develop your skills in compliance, training support, and systems