Operations Administrator

Operations Administrator

Bedford

Salary:
Up to £28,000 + Excellent Benefits

Mon-Fri Days (Fully in office)

Are you an organised and proactive administrator with experience supporting operations, production, or project teams? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective coordination are key? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Administrator to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business in Bedford.

• Providing administrative and coordination support to the Head of Operations and supporting departments.
• Maintaining accurate operational, order, and delivery information within the ERP/business management system.
• Monitoring aftermarket order progress, key milestones, and outstanding actions.
• Supporting project, procurement, and production teams with reports, trackers, and status updates.
• Identifying potential delays, issues, or information gaps and escalating them where necessary.
• Assisting with operational, project, procurement, and production meetings.
• Managing action trackers and ensuring follow-up actions are completed on time.
• Coordinating information between departments to improve workflow and visibility.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across operational processes and reporting.
• Ensuring accurate and timely information is available to support operational decision-making.

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Previous experience in an Operations Administrator, Project Administrator, Production Administrator, Coordinator, or similar role.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, OEM, or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting operational, production, procurement, or project teams.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP or business management systems.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to work.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Desirable:
  Experience using Power Query and/or Power BI.

• Salary up to £28,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme (buy up to an additional 5 days from 2026)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment