Office Operations Coordinator - Based in Worthing

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

Job summary

A well-established company in Worthing is looking for an experienced Office / Operations Coordinator to manage office functions and support production. The ideal candidate will have strong multitasking abilities, experience in office/admin tasks, and familiarity with MRP systems like ProgressPlus. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of £14.00 - £16.00 PH, along with benefits such as 22 days of annual leave and a workplace pension.

Benefits

22 days annual leave + UK bank holidays

Christmas shutdown period

Workplace pension

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are necessary.
• Experience in office/admin tasks, preferably in engineering/manufacturing.
• Familiarity with MRP and Sage is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage calls, inboxes, and respond professionally.
• Coordinate calendars and organize meetings.
• Maintain accurate data entry and document control.
• Update client accounts and ensure smooth order flow.
• Assist in procurement and manage stock levels.

Skills

Confident multitasker

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Clear communication

Office/admin experience

Tools

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

Company Benefits:

Secure, full-time permanent position Salary: Competitive and based on experience 22 days annual leave + UK bank holidays Christmas shutdown period Workplace pension Free on-site parking

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.