Operations Coordinator

Fortiva; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Health & wellbeing package

Job summary

Fortiva in Bolton is seeking an Operations Coordinator for a hands-on role that blends office duties with shop floor tasks. This on-site position runs 7am-4pm Monday-Thursday and 6.30am-12.30pm Friday, with a starting salary of £28,000-£30,000 plus benefits.

You will work with the Production Manager to maintain schedules, pick/pack orders, manage stock, and process orders in the MRP system, contributing to a collaborative family-run manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Willing to work both at a desk and hands-on in production, stock, and dispatch areas.
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or logistics is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence with own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production schedules with the Production Manager and supervisors.
• Work across production, stock areas and dispatch to resolve issues.
• Pick and pack parts, spares and small orders accurately.
• Process parts and spares orders in the MRP system (picking, packing, dispatch).
• Monitor stock levels and purchase low-value items within authorised limits.
• Support routine health and safety checks and ensure procedures are followed.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

MRP learning

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Operations Coordinator Bolton

Full Time on site
7am-4pm Monday-Thursday; 6.30am-12.30pm Friday
£28,000 - £30,000 plus Benefits

Are you looking for a varied role that combines office work with hands-on tasks?
Do you have a proactive approach and enjoy working in a dynamic manufacturing environment?
Keen to join a family-run business with a close-knit team and a collaborative culture?

An exciting position has become available for a Operations Coordinator with our client, a family-run manufacturing business based in Bolton. This role offers the perfect blend of administrative duties and practical support across the factory floor, stock areas, and dispatch.

Your Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Production Manager and department supervisors to maintain production schedules.
• Spend time within production departments, stock areas, and dispatch, resolving practical issues.
• Pick and pack parts, spares, and other smaller orders accurately and securely.
• Process parts and spares orders within the MRP system, including picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Monitor stock levels and purchase low-value items within authorised limits.
• Support routine health and safety checks and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Your Skills and Experience

• A genuine willingness to work both at a desk and hands-on within production, stock, and dispatch areas.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage several priorities.
• Confidence using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, with the ability to learn MRP systems. Previous MRP or ERP system experience is advantageous.
• Clear, professional communication and the confidence to work with people across different departments.
• Previous experience within manufacturing, production, warehousing, logistics, or a similar practical environment is desirable.
• Familiarity with stock control, stocktaking, goods-in/goods-out, purchasing, or procurement is advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence with own vehicle

Benefits

The role offers a starting salary of £28,000, 28 days' holiday including eight bank holidays, plus the Christmas and New Year shutdown. Following successful completion of the six-month probationary period, you will also receive a health and wellbeing package. This is a varied role with the opportunity to learn about all areas of a UK manufacturing business, within a friendly and collaborative team.

Our client is a well-established family-run business known for creating high-quality giant tipis and innovative outdoor spaces. They pride themselves on their values of consideration, respect, and a solution-focused approach, fostering a warm and down-to-earth company culture.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.