Operations Coordinator

  • Reed
  • Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
  • Jul 15, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Operations Coordinator

Office-based Full-time (Monday-Friday)Salary: Up to £40,000 (dependent on experience)Due to the location, you must be a driver with your own vehicle

About the Role

My client is a true leader in their field and has been trading for over 10 years with year-on-year growth over this time.

They are now looking for a highly organised Operations Coordinator to join their friendly office team and play a central role in keeping their service running smoothly.

The Opportunity

This is a pivotal position acting as the link between clients and field personnel. You will take full ownership of scheduling activities - from initial enquiry through to completed appointment - ensuring efficient diary management and excellent customer experience.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in delivering a seamless, well-structured operation.

Key Responsibilities

Client Liaison

  • Act as first point of contact via phone and email, delivering a professional and responsive service
  • Manage booking enquiries, reschedules and general queries
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including proactive management of repeat/annual bookings
  • Handle last-minute changes and resolve scheduling issues with minimal disruption

Scheduling & Coordination

  • Plan and manage field diaries, balancing client needs with operational efficiency
  • Organise appointments geographically to optimise travel and productivity
  • Confirm bookings with both clients and field staff
  • Monitor schedules to identify and resolve gaps, clashes or inefficiencies

Operations & Administration

  • Maintain accurate client and job records within a CRM system
  • Coordinate documentation flow including job sheets and certificates
  • Support timely delivery of service documentation to clients
  • Identify and escalate operational improvements where appropriate

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in scheduling, coordination, or diary management (e.g. field service, logistics, healthcare or similar)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
  • Confident using systems and software (CRM or scheduling tools)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Calm, solution-focused approach under pressure
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and within a small team

Desirable

  • Experience coordinating a mobile or field-based workforce
  • Familiarity with CRM/database systems
  • Understanding of geographic planning or routing

What's on Offer

  • A varied, hands-on role within a growing organisation
  • Friendly and collaborative office environment
  • Real ownership and autonomy in the role
  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown (increasing with service)
  • Private healthcare after 6 months
  • Additional office perks

If you're an organised and proactive coordinator looking to play a key role in a busy and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.