Operations Support - Engineering/Manufacturing

hireful; Bedford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company on the outskirts of Bedford is seeking an organized Operational Support individual. You will provide critical support in safety management, inventory upkeep, and contractor oversight. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, offering 24 days of holiday and a competitive salary. Experience in an engineering/manufacturing setting and a driving license are required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days holiday

5% pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience working in an engineering and/or manufacturing environment.
• Must have a driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and maintain COSHH data sheets.
• Order supplies and consumables for the site.
• Maintain a tidy storeroom for spare parts.
• Help conduct stock takes and manage deliveries.
• Host contractors and check their work permits.
• Keep training records updated and organize training.

Skills

Excellent administration skills

IT skills

Organizational skills

Driving license

Job description

Overview

Are you a highly organised individual, with excellent administration and IT skills, who has experience working in an engineering and/or manufacturing environment?

This varied role is providing operational support at a food manufacturing company, covering lots of aspects across safety and facilities management, stores and inventory, purchasing and much more!

Located on the outskirts of Bedford - the side closest to Renhold / Great Barford - easily commutable from St Neots, Sandy, Ampthill, Flitwick, etc.

You must have driving license and access to a vehicle, as you will be visiting other manufacturing sites in Hitchin and Biggleswade from time to time as well.

Responsibilities

• Conducting risk assessments and maintaining the COSHH data sheet file
• Ordering supplies and consumables like tea/coffee, stationery, etc. for the site
• Maintaining a tidy storeroom for spare parts and components
• Helping to conduct stock takes and put stock deliveries away for the Engineering stores
• Hosting contractors when they come onto site and checking their work permits, RAMS, etc.
• Keeping training records up to date for Engineers and organising training when it's expired

Details

This is a full time, permanent role, working Monday to Friday 8-5. There is a competitive salary on offer alongside 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and 5% pension contributions.

How to apply

Looking for an interesting, varied role where no two days will be the same? You'll provide critical support to the operation, to keep it running smoothly. Interested? Then apply today!