Operations Administrator

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Methley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £28,000

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme (buy up to an

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Enhanced sick pay

Development and progression opportunit

Supportive and collaborative environm

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd in Bedford is seeking an organised Operations Administrator to support the Head of Operations and various departments. You will manage ERP data, monitor order progress, and help drive efficient workflow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role requires strong Excel skills, cross-department communication, and a proactive approach to resolving issues. Monday to Friday, in-office, with opportunities for development and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting operations, production, or project teams.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering environments.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP or business management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to Head of Operations and teams.
• Maintain accurate operational, order, and delivery data in the ERP system.
• Monitor aftermarket order progress and key milestones.
• Support project, procurement, and production teams with reports and trackers.
• Identify delays or information gaps and escalate as needed.
• Assist with operational, project, procurement, and production meetings.
• Manage action trackers and ensure timely follow-up.
• Coordinate inter-department information to improve workflow.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across processes and reporting.
• Ensure timely information to support operational decisions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multi-department collaboration

Proactive approach

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Microsoft Excel

Power Query

Power BI

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.

The Role

• 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