Sales Administration Co-ordinator | Milton Keynes | up to £30,000 | Permanent
The Opportunity
This is a mission-critical coordination role at the heart of a rapidly growing engineering business. Our client is a leading European specialist in the manufacture and maintenance of internal rail door systems. Following a year of exceptional growth, their UK operation is investing heavily in systems and structure, creating a need for a proactive "central hub" to manage the flow of information across the business.
This is not a basic administrative position; it is a high-impact role where you will be the "glue" connecting engineering, the workshop, and the customer. You will have the autonomy to help transition the business into a more structured, world-class operation, ensuring that technical projects move smoothly from order to delivery.
Responsibilities:
Engineering & Operations Support: Manage the flow of technical documentation, work orders, and engineering change notices to ensure the workshop remains efficient.
Customer Liaison: Act as a professional point of contact for customer enquiries, providing timely updates and ensuring all requests are directed to the right technical teams.
Process Coordination: Track project deadlines and proactively chase internal stakeholders to ensure KPIs and delivery schedules are met.
System Management: Support the business in maturing its digital record-keeping, including the transition of files to new platforms and the use of Sage for basic transactions.
Cross-Functional Communication: Bridge the gap between Quality, Commercial, and Field Service teams to ensure accurate information reaches every department.
The Candidate:
We are looking for an assertive, highly organised individual who thrives in a technical environment. You should be someone who enjoys "owning" a process and isn't afraid to chase for information to keep a project on track.
Experience: Proven administrative or coordination background within an engineering, manufacturing, or technical service environment.
Skills: Highly competent with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and able to manage competing priorities with ease.
Communication: Confident and professional when dealing with both internal teams and high-profile customers.
Attributes: Assertive, detail-oriented, and proactive - someone who looks to prevent issues before they arise.
Systems: Previous experience with Sage or document management systems is desirable, though full training will be provided.
Location:
Milton Keynes
Salary:
Up to £30,000 + Benefits
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
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