Workshop Co-ordinator

King Lifting Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

King Lifting Ltd. is seeking a proactive Workshop Co-ordinator to oversee workshop administration, co-ordinate tasks and support business processes at our Avonmouth, Bristol head office.

The role requires at least 2 years in a co-ordination/administration capacity within a similar environment and strong English communication. You will handle PO creation, parts procurement, stock control, invoicing, certification updates and liaise with suppliers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and multitasking capability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Raise and send purchase orders (PO)
• Procure and order parts as required
• Stock checks and management of stock
• Management of the WIP report ensuring all jobs are closed when completed
• Process and authorise invoices
• Updating certification
• Harness and tackle inspection
• Allocation of jobs to Fitters
• Liaise with external contractors and suppliers
• Assist with facilities management and subcontractors for building repairs and testing

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

King Lifting provides safe, expert crane hire, bespoke contract lifting and plant machinery movement working throughout many different sectors which require heavy lifting expertise. We work throughout the UK and Europe and are head-quartered in Bristol where we also run a renowned Training Centre.

We are a modern family business with over 40 years of trading and today King Lifting has one of the strongest brands in the marketplace. Our people are our most important asset. We ensure commitment is recognised and rewarded through personal development programmes and excellent benefits packages.

We are currently seeking a Workshop Co-ordinator to co-ordinate and perform Workshop requirements and administration activities supporting business processes, procedures, policies, and systems.

You will work with our workshop team to provide an effective and comprehensive co-ordination and administration service to ensure that all Workshop office related duties are completed accurately and within a timely manner. This will be a busy and challenging position providing great reward and job satisfaction.

This would ideally suit an individual who is dynamic and enjoys working in a fast paced environment. The candidate must have gained a minimum of 2 years’ previous working experience within a co-ordination and administration role within a similar environment.

Main Duties:

• Raise and send purchase orders (PO)
• Procure and order parts as required
• Stock checks and management of stock
• Management of the WIP report ensuring all jobs are closed when completed
• Process and authorise invoices
• Updating certification
• Harness and tackle inspection
• Allocation of jobs to Fitters
• Liaise with external contractors and suppliers
• Assist with facilities management, organising of subcontractors for building repairs, electrical testing, fire extinguisher testing etc.
• A minimum of 2 years’ previous working experience within a co-ordination and administration role
• Good standard of verbal and written English
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Advanced IT skills and fully competent in using Microsoft Office
• Proactive, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail
• Motivated and flexible with the ability to thrive under pressure
• Previous working experience within a crane, plant hire, or workshop environment would be an advantage

In Return:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company pension, life assurance and other flexible benefits
• Employee assistance programme

Working hours are 8.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, based at our Head Office in Avonmouth, Bristol.There will be a requirement to participate on the out of hours on call rota.

King Lifting is an equal opportunities employer.

Workshop co-ordination and administration