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Operations Coordinator

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited·Reading, South East·Posted 5 days ago
💰 £16-17/hour
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Job description

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Operations Coordinator
Location: Basingstoke (Full-Time, Office-Based)
We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Operations Coordinator to join our team in Basingstoke. This is a key role within the business, responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the Operations department and ensuring processes run efficiently to meet customer and business expectations.
You will work closely with internal teams and external partners, helping to coordinate activities, track progress, and maintain high standards of operational delivery.
Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily operational activities to ensure smooth and efficient workflows.
  • Monitor order progress, identifying and addressing delays or risks in a timely manner.
  • Liaise with third-party manufacturers to ensure timely delivery in line with customer expectations.
  • Act as a central point of communication between service and production teams.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to support seamless operations and resolve issues effectively.
  • Communicate key updates via internal systems to support overall sales and delivery targets.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation for operations and customer shipments.
  • Generate and share operational reports, ensuring data accuracy and visibility.
  • Work alongside quality teams to support continuous improvement and resolve quality-related issues.
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment and support wider business objectives.


About You

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage across teams.
  • Highly organised with excellent time management and the ability to prioritise effectively.
  • A proactive problem-solver with strong attention to detail.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and operational excellence.


Desirable Experience

  • Experience in a similar role (Operations, Administration, or Project Coordination).
  • Familiarity with Monday.com or similar project management tools.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems such as Sage 200.
  • Understanding of operational processes or supply chain coordination.
  • Experience within the medical or healthcare sector (advantageous).


Working Arrangement
This role is fully office-based at our Basingstoke location, with the expectation of on-site attendance five days a week. This is essential to support collaboration, communication, and operational delivery.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Operations coordinationOrder managementThird-party liaisonOperational reportingProcess coordination
Nice-to-have
Monday.comSage 200ERP systemsSupply chain coordinationMedical sector experienceHealthcare operations
Soft skills
CommunicationOrganisationTime managementProblem solvingAttention to detailAdaptabilityCollaboration
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⭐ Highlight your Monday.com or similar project management tool experience prominently as this is specifically mentioned as desirable

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📊 Quantify your operational achievements: 'Coordinated 150+ daily orders, reducing delivery delays by 25%'

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🏥 Emphasise any medical or healthcare sector experience as this is noted as advantageous for the role

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🔧 Showcase your ERP system knowledge, particularly Sage 200 if you have it, as this appears in the desirable skills

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🤝 Demonstrate your ability to liaise with third-party manufacturers and coordinate between multiple teams

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  • Coordinated daily operations for 200+ orders, reducing delivery delays by 30% through proactive monitoring and third-party manufacturer liaison
  • Generated weekly operational reports using ERP systems, providing visibility on delivery targets and supporting £2.5M monthly sales objectives
  • Collaborated with 5 internal departments to resolve operational issues, maintaining 98% customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving

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Hays' Operations Coordinator position in Basingstoke perfectly aligns with my experience in operational coordination and project management tools like Monday.com. Your focus on coordinating with third-party manufacturers and maintaining operational delivery standards matches my background in supply chain coordination.

My background in operations and administration has equipped me with the skills to monitor order progress, liaise effectively with external partners, and generate accurate operational reports. I am particularly drawn to the collaborative nature of this role and the opportunity to work across multiple departments.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • How would you use Monday.com to track order progress and identify potential delays?
  • Describe your experience with Sage 200 or similar ERP systems for operational reporting
  • How would you coordinate between service and production teams using project management tools?
  • What methods would you use to monitor third-party manufacturer performance?
  • How would you generate operational reports to support sales and delivery targets?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time when you had to coordinate multiple teams to resolve an operational issue
  • Describe a situation where you identified and addressed a delay or risk in operations
  • Give an example of how you've contributed to continuous improvement in a previous role
  • Tell me about a time when you had to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Describe how you've maintained high standards of quality while managing multiple tasks
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Tell me about a time when you had to coordinate multiple teams to resolve an operational issue

When our main supplier experienced a 3-week production delay affecting 85 customer orders, I immediately coordinated between our sales, production, and logistics teams. I organised daily stand-up meetings to track alternative sourcing options and communicated proactively with affected customers. I worked with the procurement team to identify 2 backup suppliers and coordinated with logistics to expedite shipping. Through this coordinated effort, we fulfilled 78 of the 85 orders within the original timeframe, maintaining customer satisfaction at 96% and avoiding £45,000 in potential lost revenue.
2Question

Describe a situation where you identified and addressed a delay or risk in operations

While monitoring weekly delivery reports, I noticed a pattern where orders from one manufacturer consistently arrived 4-5 days later than scheduled, affecting 25% of our monthly deliveries. I analysed 3 months of data and identified the root cause as inadequate lead time calculations. I proactively contacted the manufacturer to discuss revised scheduling and implemented a new tracking system using Monday.com to monitor their progress weekly. This reduced their delivery delays by 80% and improved our overall on-time delivery rate from 87% to 94% within 2 months.

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