Cummins Mellor Recruitment
Barton, Preston
Full-time | Permanent
Looking for a varied role where your organisational skills can make a real impact?
We're recruiting for a Operations Support Coordinator to join a busy and growing team based in Barton, Preston. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator with a background in construction, contracting or operations support who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting multiple stakeholders.
Working closely with operational and management teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects and contracts are supported through efficient administration, accurate record-keeping and effective communication.
If you're proactive, detail-oriented and enjoy building strong working relationships, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
The Role
As Operations Support Coordinator, you'll provide essential administrative support to operational and contract management teams, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of contracts and business operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Raising and recording purchase orders within internal systems
- Processing goods receipting and maintaining accurate records
- Supporting Contract Managers and wider operational teams with administrative tasks
- Managing incoming calls and handling enquiries professionally
- Monitoring and responding to emails, ensuring requests are prioritised and actioned efficiently
- Updating spreadsheets and processing data accurately
- Attending and contributing to team meetings
- Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal departments
- Supporting the continuous improvement of processes and systems
- Ensuring information is recorded accurately and kept up to date
About You
We're looking for a highly organised and motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to their work.
The successful Operations Support Coordinator will have:
- Previous administration experience, ideally within a construction, contracting, facilities management or operational environment
- The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
- Confidence learning and using new systems and technology
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- A flexible, positive and can-do attitude
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
- A full driving licence and access to your own transport
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
- In Office Role – Monday – Friday
- Hours flexible e.g. 7.30am – 3.30pm / 8am – 4pm / 9am – 5pm (open to discussion)
- A varied and rewarding role with genuine responsibility
- The opportunity to work closely with experienced operational and management teams
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- The chance to contribute to process improvements and business efficiency
Interested?
If you're an experienced administrator looking for your next challenge within a busy contracts or operations environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting Operations Support Coordinator opportunity in Barton, Preston.
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