Office Operations Coordinator - Based in Worthing

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. Responsibilities include managing communications, scheduling, data entry, and procurement support. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills and office experience, preferably in engineering or manufacturing. The role offers competitive pay and a secure full-time position with 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Workplace pension

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Experience in an office/admin role, preferably within engineering/manufacturing.
• Ability to maintain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage front-of-house communications and scheduling.
• Handle data entry and document control accurately.
• Support procurement and maintain inventory.

Skills

Confident multitasker

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Office/admin experience

Tools

Sage

ProgressPlus

Job description

Overview

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.

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.