Operations Administrator

Morson Human Resources Limited; Samlesbury; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Operations Administrator role based in Samlesbury supporting a global defence client. You will assist loading shipment data onto a booking system, coordinate updates from the control tower, monitor progress daily and escalate issues.

You will compile data, analyse and prepare reports for senior improvement officer. Essential: strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, excellent communication, teamwork, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work well in a team and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Load shipment data onto the freight booking system and validate entries.
• Coordinate and provide status updates from the control tower to the team.
• Monitor shipment progress daily and escalate issues as needed.
• Support improvement activities and assist with task preparation and maintenance.
• Compile data, analyse results, and present recommendations in reports.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operations Administrator: Samlesbury; 12 months £23.05 per hour PAYE Inside IR35

We have a requirement for an Operations Administrator to support a data management exercise working a global defence client based in Samlesbury. The purpose of the role is to support the International Trade Solutions operational departments and improvement team with the dual administrative tasks of:

• Assist with loading shipment data onto a booking system for freight agent allocation
• Coordinate and provide status updates received back from the control tower into the operational department
• Monitor progress on a daily basis and escalating any issues that are highlighted
• Provide support to the improvements team in management of improvement activities and assist with the preparation and maintenance of tasks

The successful candidate will be required to perform the following tasks:

• Assist with processing shipment information onto freight booking system
• Check data entered is correct and matches shipping paperwork provided
• Monitor progress on all shipments loaded to booking system
• Provide regular status updates to operational team members as required
• Be the point of contact for looking to resolve any queries to bookings made
• To compile data, analyse and propose recommendations through reports and presentations.

Outputs & deliverables:

• To ensure all shipments are loaded within the agreed timeframe
• Provide weekly status updates into operational team leaders
• Prompt query resolution
• To ensure all plans are kept topical, reports issued on time and regular updates provided to senior improvement officer

Knowledge Required

Essential:

• Ability to multitask but also remember importance of attention to detail
• Able to work well on own and as part of a team, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills Required

Essential:

• Proficient in Microsoft office and other software applications
• Strong time management, organisational skills & keen eye for detail