Operations Administrator

Confidential; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Enhanced company sick pay

Development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

Confidential in Bedford is seeking an organized Operations Administrator to join our growing engineering and manufacturing team. The role supports the Head of Operations, coordinates across projects, production, procurement and aftermarket activities, and ensures accurate information for decision makers.

The position is office-based, Monday to Friday, with a salary up to £28,000 plus excellent benefits and opportunities for development within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Operations/Project/Production Administrator or similar.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, OEM or industrial environments.
• Experience supporting operational, procurement, or project teams.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP or business management systems.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to Head of Operations and other teams.
• Maintain accurate operational, order and delivery information in ERP.
• Monitor aftermarket order progress, milestones, and actions.
• Support project, procurement and production teams with reports and trackers.
• Identify delays or gaps and escalate appropriately.
• Assist with operational, project, procurement and production meetings.
• Manage action trackers and ensure follow-ups.
• Coordinate information between departments to improve workflow.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in processes and reporting.
• Ensure timely information supports operational decision making.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Proactive problem solving

Multi-tasking

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Operations Administrator
Bedford
Salary: Up to £28,000 + Excellent Benefits

Mon-Fri Days (Fully in office)

Are you an organised and proactive administrator with experience supporting operations, production, or project teams? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective coordination are key? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Administrator to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business in Bedford.

As an Operations Administrator, you will provide vital support to the Head of Operations and wider operational teams, ensuring accurate information, effective communication, and smooth coordination across projects, procurement, production, and aftermarket activities.

The Role

• As the Operations Administrator, your responsibilities will include:Providing administrative and coordination support to the Head of Operations and supporting departments.
• Maintaining accurate operational, order, and delivery information within the ERP/business management system.
• Monitoring aftermarket order progress, key milestones, and outstanding actions.
• Supporting project, procurement, and production teams with reports, trackers, and status updates.
• Identifying potential delays, issues, or information gaps and escalating them where necessary.
• Assisting with operational, project, procurement, and production meetings.
• Managing action trackers and ensuring follow-up actions are completed on time.
• Coordinating information between departments to improve workflow and visibility.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across operational processes and reporting.
• Ensuring accurate and timely information is available to support operational decision-making.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Previous experience in an Operations Administrator, Project Administrator, Production Administrator, Coordinator, or similar role.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, OEM, or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting operational, production, procurement, or project teams.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP or business management systems.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to work.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience using Power Query and/or Power BI.

Benefits

• Salary up to £28,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme (buy up to an additional 5 days from 2026)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment