Operations Assistant - Engineering

Operations Assistant – Engineering & Field Service

Location : Telford Area

Salary : £25,000 – £32,000 (Dependent on experience)

Sector : Engineering | Field Service | Industrial Equipment

Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Join a Growing Engineering Business Supporting Customers Across the UK

We’re representing a successful, long‑established engineering company who specialise in the supply, installation, and maintenance of industrial equipment used across manufacturing, automotive, food, and wider industrial sectors. Due to continued growth and increased demand for their service and installation teams, they are now looking for a highly organised Operations Assistant to join their busy onsite office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys working closely with engineers and customers, and wants to build a long‑term career in operations within the engineering sector.

As Operations Assistant, you will be the central coordination point for the service and engineering teams. Your role will include:

• Scheduling engineers for planned maintenance, breakdowns, and installation projects
• Acting as a key point of contact for customers, providing updates and handling enquiries
• Preparing job sheets, service documentation, and supporting compliance requirements
• Ordering parts and equipment, tracking deliveries, and managing stock levels
• Processing completed engineer reports and updating internal systems
• Supporting the Operations Manager with reporting, planning, and general administration

This is a varied and hands‑on role where no two days are the same. It suits someone who is proactive, organised, and confident communicating with both customers and engineers.

We’re looking for someone who can bring structure, organisation, and energy to a busy operations environment.

• Previous experience in scheduling, administration, operations support, or service coordination
• Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Confident with IT systems and managing multiple tasks at once
• Calm under pressure and solutions‑focused

• Experience with in an engineering, technical, service, or field‑based environment
• Knowledge of coordinating engineers or managing service work (not essential)
• Full training on the company’s products and systems will be provided.

• Stable, long‑established engineering business
• Supportive, close‑knit operations and engineering teams
• Genuine opportunities to progress into senior coordination or operations management
• A role where you can truly make an impact on organisation and efficiency
• Job security and long‑term development in a growing technical sector

If you’re looking for a role where you can build a long‑term career in operations within the engineering sector, we’d love to hear from you