Operations Administrator

OA; Sandy, Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a driven Operations Administrator for a fast-growing client in Sandy, Bedfordshire. The role involves managing project paperwork, ensuring quality standards, and coordinating timely production. Candidates should have strong Microsoft Office skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to detail. A Driving Licence and access to a car are desired for this position. This role offers a salary of £28,000 per year with standard Monday to Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Must be able to adhere to detailed instructions.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality work.
• Reliable and capable of working with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review project paperwork and collate specifications.
• Check and query Excel files to enhance quality.
• Raise packing and packaging lines as required.
• Manage change requests to minimize costs.
• Prepare job packs for production.
• Communicate issues with relevant teams.
• Provide feedback on processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook & Word)

Ability to follow and adhere to instructions

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent attention to detail

Hands-on commitment

Reliable, trustworthy, and polite

Job description

Role: Operations Administrator
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Salary: £28,000 per year

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a driven Operations Administrator to join a fast growing client based in Sandy, Bedfordshire.

Our client is seeking an individual that is driven, self‑motivated and will work with a team. Due to the location, a person with a Driving Licence and access to a car would be desired.

Duties of a Operations Administrator:

• Review and query project paperwork, collating specifications, job timings, and packing details for Estimating and Logistics
• Check and query Excel files, production bibles, and specification drawings to improve quality and reduce cost
• Raise packing and packaging lines and supply required data within agreed deadlines
• Manage change requests to minimise impact on cost and lead time, keeping all teams informed
• Prepare and organise full job packs for shop floor production, including labels, SLUs, assemblies, and documentation
• Adapt CODI documents for counting machine efficiency
• Plan and manage the Pantoec schedule
• Commercially assess each project to ensure packing meets agreed specifications, pricing, and timescales
• Brief internal departments on special project requirements
• Maintain awareness of all production schedules and support other projects as required
• Communicate issues immediately with Estimating, Account Management, and Logistics teams
• Provide process, material, and design feedback to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase efficiency

What we would like from you:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook & Word) literate
• Ability to follow and adhere to instructions
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Hands‑on commitment to getting the job done
• Reliable, trustworthy and polite

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.