Operations Administrator

  • Reed
  • Middlesbrough, Yorkshire
  • May 01, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Administrator to support our operational functions. The successful candidate will have a strong administrative background, excellent customer service skills and experience coordinating bookings on internal systems.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities, and communicates confidently with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Operations team
  • Book containers onto the system in line with operational requirements
  • Liaise with customers to confirm bookings, provide updates, and resolve queries
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across internal systems and spreadsheets
  • Coordinate with transport providers, depots, and internal departments
  • Handle customer enquiries via phone and email in a professional, timely manner
  • Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and in line with company procedures
  • Monitor workloads and flag any delays or issues to relevant stakeholders
  • Support general office administration duties as required

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience in an administrative or operations support role
  • Strong customer service background with confident communication skills
  • Experience booking jobs, containers, or orders onto internal systems
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced operations or logistics environment
  • Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Personal Attributes

  • Reliable and professional
  • Proactive with a problem-solving mindset
  • Strong work ethic
  • Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • Stable and supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to develop within operations and logistics