Sales & Production Coordinator

Job title:Sales & Production Coordinator

Location:Market Harborough (LE16)

Salary:Dependant on experience

Additional benefits:25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Free on-site parking, Employee Assistance Programme,

Contract Type:Permanent

Hours of work:08:30hrs - 17:00hrs

The Martin Group of Companies (Est. 1976) provide specialist services to the construction and waste recycling industries, with an annual turnover in excess of £223m. HW Martin Waste Ltd manages a variety of waste and recyclable materials for households and businesses, right across the UK. We are committed to building a first-class talented workforce, so that we can offer the very best service to our customers.

King Highway Products is the UK's leading supplier of specialist vehicles and equipment to the traffic management industry. We design and build specialist vehicles at our Market Harborough site and are looking for a capable and enthusiastic person to support our continued growth.

King Highway Products is looking for a sharp, organised and enthusiastic individual to join us as a Sales & Production Coordinator.

This is a varied role at the centre of our specialist vehicle-building operation. You will support the sales and production teams throughout the full vehicle-build process, from receiving a customer order and setting up the build records through to vehicle registration, final documentation and customer handover.

Previous experience within the automotive or manufacturing industry would be helpful, but it is not essential. We are happy to consider someone at the beginning of their career who can demonstrate the right attitude, initiative and willingness to learn.

The successful candidate will need to be hardworking, quick to learn and confident dealing with different departments, customers and suppliers. You should enjoy solving problems, taking ownership and thinking beyond the immediate task.

• Set up and maintain new vehicle-build records, WIP records, serial numbers and build folders
• Keep the sales order book, chassis delivery schedule and production information accurate and up to date
• Work closely with the Sales Specialist to coordinate customer orders and ensure all build information, documentation and requirements are complete and accurate
• Assist with production scheduling and support the production team with day-to-day administrative queries
• Raise purchase orders, process sales invoices and maintain relevant spreadsheets
• Coordinate third-party suppliers, vehicle livery, IVA inspections and PDIs
• Complete new-vehicle registration and taxation administration
  
  Ensure all vehicle, compliance and handover documentation is complete and correctly filed
• Work with the Parts and Warranty Manager to record and support the rectification of in-build defects
• Prepare customer handover packs and ensure the Aftersales Department receives all relevant information
• Support the administration of vehicle camera and tracker systems

• A proactive attitude and genuine willingness to learn
  - Essential
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  - Essential
• Ability to use initiative, solve problems and think outside the box
  - Essential
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  - Essential
• Confidence communicating with customers, suppliers and colleagues
  - Essential
• Ability to manage several priorities in a busy working environment
  - Essential Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel
  - Essential
• Previous administrative or customer-service experience
  - Desirable
• Experience in automotive, engineering, manufacturing or production administration
  - Desirable
• Knowledge of vehicle registration, IVA or vehicle compliance processes
  - Desirable

• Bright, curious and quick to pick up new processes
• Prepared to ask questions and learn how the wider business operates
• Able to spot when something does not look right and investigate it
• Comfortable working independently while also supporting a close-knit team
• Keen to develop their skills and build a long-term career within the business

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.