Operations Coordinator

Ravens Kiss; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000

Job description

This is a great opportunity for an Operations Co-ordinator to join a well-established and growing, family-friendly Construction business.

You will play a key support role between the Technical, Contracts and Health & Safety departments. The primary focus will be to assist with the efficient planning and coordination of site operations, ensuring logistical support, safe working practices and technical compliance are consistently maintained. The role combines office-based and site-based tasks and is ideal for someone who is organised, adaptable and confident working across disciplines.

Duties Will Include:

Technical Support

• Assist the Technical Manager in co-ordinating with sub-contractors, utility companies, clients and local authorities on works (Training will be provided).
• Provide logistical support to the site engineering department.
• Maintain and update technical trackers, permits and drawing registers.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Support the Health & Safety Manager with the delivery and distribution of RAMS, site safety files, permits and compliance documentation.
• Ensure site teams are kept up to date with new safety procedures and reporting protocols.
• Monitor and schedule routine maintenance for vehicle fleet.

Site Coordination & Logistics

• Support site set-up and day-to-day logistics including welfare arrangements, tools and equipment provision.
• Work with site teams to ensure resources and materials are in place for scheduled works.
• Assist with monitoring site progress and supporting problem resolutions.
• Provide help with basic technological updates, to ensure site teams continue to operate as efficiently as possible. This will include basic Microsoft 365 application problem-solving and support, or liaising with our technical partner to report and facilitate fixes.

The Successful Applicant Will:

• Have strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Be proactive and adaptable with good problem-solving ability.
• Be a confident communicator, both verbal and written.
• Have a good level of computer literacy (MS suite, email, spreadsheets, shared drives etc.).
• Have a UK driving licence (for site visits).
• Have a CSCS card, or be willing to work towards it.

Desirable (Training Can Be Provided)

• Awareness of construction processes, particularly in housebuilding.
• Knowledge of street works, S.278/S.50/S.38 processes or local authority liaison.
• Basic understanding of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety legislation.
• Basic understanding of construction logistics, fleet or asset management.
• Level 2/Level 3 Civil Engineering-related qualification, or H&S qualification such as NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or willing to work towards).

The company offers a competitive salary of £25k - £30k (negotiable depending on experience), training, and the usual benefits.

If you are an experienced Operations Co-ordinator looking to build a long-term career in a successful business, please apply; we'd like to hear from you.