Office Manager / Operations Coordinator

Blakemere Engineering Pty Ltd; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company based in Kewdale is seeking an Office Manager / Operations Coordinator to oversee daily operations, manage office administration, and support marketing efforts. The role requires exceptional organizational skills and a proactive approach to ensure a well-managed office environment. Candidates with a proven track record in office management and a marketing mindset are encouraged to apply. This position offers a full-time commitment with a focus on team collaboration and engagement in engineering projects.

Benefits

Engaging engineering projects

Close-knit team environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in office management or operations coordination.
• Experience supporting ISO-certified management systems.
• Capability in marketing communications and content creation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional office environment and manage supplies.
• Support ISO certification systems and track compliance records.
• Oversee marketing communications and manage company branding.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Marketing mindset

Technology comfort

Education

Business administration

Tools

Canva

Job description

Office Manager / Operations Coordinator

Blakemere Engineering Pty Ltd – Welshpool WA

Location: Kewdale, Western Australia (occasional attendance at Welshpool workshop)

Reports to: General Manager

Employment: Full‑time preferred; strong candidates seeking part‑time arrangements are encouraged to apply

Important Note for Applicants

We are recruiting for two complementary roles: this Office Manager / Operations Coordinator position and a separate Project Administrator position. There is deliberate overlap between the roles, and we are open‑mind about how responsibilities will be divided based on the strengths of successful candidates. Both roles sit within our operations team, where cross‑skilling and shared responsibilities are expected. Please apply for the role that best matches your experience; we will evaluate all applicants against both positions.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Office Manager / Operations Coordinator to ensure the smooth day‑to‑day operation of our Kewdale head office and provide administrative backbone to our engineering team. This is a hands‑on role for someone who takes ownership of everything from facilities and visitor experience through to marketing communications, ISO system support, and event coordination.

About Blakemere

Blakemere is a privately owned Western‑Australian engineering company offering bespoke asset‑integrity, subsea intervention tooling and decommissioning services across subsea, mining, energy and infrastructure sectors. Since 2003 we have specialised in creative, practical problem solving — combining in‑house design, fabrication and testing with a full end‑to‑end delivery capability.

Our small, agile team thrives on technical challenge and delivers turnkey solutions worldwide, whether restoring failing infrastructure, designing novel tooling, or managing complex decommissioning jobs. We pride ourselves on being hands‑on engineers who don't just design — we build, test and stand behind every outcome.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

Office Administration and Facilities

• Maintain a professional, well‑run office environment for staff and visitors, including reception duties, kitchen and common areas, meeting room management, and visitor inductions.
• Manage procurement and maintenance of office equipment, supplies, and staff amenities.
• Administer external service contracts (cleaning, IT support, facilities maintenance) and coordinate with vendors.
• Provide administrative support to the Managing Director and General Manager.
• Coordinate internal management meetings: prepare agendas, take minutes, track actions to completion.
• Maintain document archiving systems and general filing.
• Plan, promote, and deliver approximately four social events per year, including logistics and travel arrangements.

HSEQ and HR Support

• Support the maintenance of ISO certification systems (Quality, Safety, Environment) by updating registers, tracking records, and assisting with audit preparation.
• Coordinate training and certification requirements across the team; maintain training registers.
• Administer PPE and uniform requirements, including stock management and distribution.
• Assist with travel arrangements and visa logistics for staff and contractors.
• Support creation and maintenance of management system documents and templates.

Marketing and Communications

• Take ownership of marketing communications: website content, social media presence, and brand management.
• Work collaboratively with engineers to extract technical content and translate it into engaging marketing material.
• Produce graphics and posts using design tools (Canva or similar).
• Assist with customer outreach and coordinate company participation in exhibitions and conferences.
• Manage company branded materials, merchandise, signage, and promotional items.

Key Attributes

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self‑directed and proactive.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with technology.
• Marketing‑minded.
• Professional and welcoming.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in business administration, office management, marketing communications, or a related field are desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrated competence matters more than formal credentials.

Experience

• Proven track record in office management, operations coordination, or executive assistance — ideally in a technical, engineering, or project‑based environment.
• Experience supporting ISO‑certified management systems or similar compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated capability in marketing communications: website management, social media, content creation, or brand management.
• Familiarity with accounts payable processes, timesheet systems, and basic financial administration.
• Experience coordinating travel, events, or logistics in a business context.

Why Join Blakemere?

• Be part of a close‑knit team that delivers genuinely interesting engineering projects across multiple industries.
• Take real ownership of operations in a company small enough that your contribution is visible and valued.
• Shape the role to your strengths — we are building our operations capability and want the right person to help define it.
• Work with practical, hands‑on people who build things that matter.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants must hold full Australian working rights. Please note that agency enquiries are not welcome for this role.

Application Process

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.