Office / Operations Coordinator

Recruitment Helpline; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Worthing seeks an experienced Office / Operations Coordinator. You will manage office operations, support production, and coordinate communications with customers and suppliers. The ideal candidate is a confident multitasker with organizational prowess and familiarity with MRP systems. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £14.00 - £16.00 PH depending on experience.

Benefits

22 days holiday + UK bank holidays

Full-time permanent position

Qualifications

• Office/admin experience, preferably in engineering/manufacturing.
• Familiarity with MRP and Sage for procurement.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-moving SME environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage calls and communications professionally.
• Coordinate calendars and schedule meetings.
• Accurate data entry and document control.
• Maintain job data in MRP systems.
• Raise purchase orders and receipt stock.
• Administer client accounts and ensure smooth order flow.
• Maintain ISO procedures and logs.
• Handle general admin tasks as needed.

Skills

Confident multitasker

Strong organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Clear communication

Tools

MRP (ProgressPlus)

Sage

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Office / Operations Coordinator to join a well‑established company.

Job Type: Full‑Time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive Salary £14.00 - £16.00 PH, Depending on Experience.

Location: Worthing, West Sussex BN14.

Working Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00-17:00, Fri 8:00-14:00.

Holidays: 22 days + UK bank holidays.

About The Role:

Due to continued growth, the company is seeking a highly motivated, hands‑on professional to keep their busy office running smoothly and to support production with smart, accurate admin. You'll be the hub that links customers, suppliers and the shop floor—owning processes, solving problems and keeping everything moving.

Main Responsibilities:

• Front‑of‑house & comms: Manage calls, inboxes, letters and parcels; respond promptly and professionally
• Scheduling & meetings: Coordinate calendars, book meetings, prep packs/notes
• Data & records: Accurate data entry, scanning and document control; keep systems current
• MRP & production support: Maintain job data in ProgressPlus (or similar MRP); create/issue route cards & cutter cards
• Procurement & stock: Obtain prices (steel/tooling), raise purchase orders, receipt stock in Sage, maintain stationery & consumables
• Client accounts: Day‑to‑day account admin and updates; help ensure smooth order flow
• ISO support: Keep procedures, logs and registers tidy and audit‑ready
• People admin: Collate overtime/additional hours forms; check completeness before payroll
• General admin: Anything else needed to keep the office and factory supported

Candidate Requirements:

• Confident multitasker who follows through, uses initiative, and communicates clearly
• Accuracy with strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Office/admin experience (engineering/manufacturing helpful)
• Familiarity with MRP (ProgressPlus advantageous) and Sage (POs/receipting)
• Comfortable prioritising in a fast‑moving SME; calm under pressure and team‑spirited

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need