Operations Coordinator/Dispatch

Personnel Placements; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Placements is seeking an organised Operations Coordinator / Dispatch to join our team in Canterbury. You’ll coordinate daily scheduling and dispatch of staff, plant, equipment, transport resources and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on time.

You will also prepare quotes, manage a range of administrative and operational tasks, liaise with customers, suppliers and staff, and ensure resources are allocated effectively to keep day-to-day operations

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Proactive problem-solving approach and reliability.
• Honesty, reliability and high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the daily scheduling and dispatch of staff, plant, equipment, transport, and subcontractors.
• Preparing quotes and assisting with job pricing.
• Managing a variety of administrative and operational tasks.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and staff.
• Ensuring schedules are updated and resources are allocated efficiently.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Honesty & integrity

Job description

Operations Coordinator/Dispatch

Are you an organised, proactive person who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy coordinating people and resources to keep operations running smoothly? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for an Operations Coordinator / Dispatch person to join our team. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll play a key part in coordinating the day-to-day scheduling and dispatch of personnel, equipment, plant, transport resources, and subcontractors, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and on time.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinating the daily scheduling and dispatch of staff, plant, equipment, transport, and subcontractors
• Preparing quotes and assisting with job pricing
• Managing a variety of administrative and operational tasks
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and staff
• Ensuring schedules are updated and resources are allocated efficiently
• Providing general support to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly

What we’re looking for:

• Sound local knowledge of the Mid Canterbury region
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Honesty, reliability, and a high level of integrity