Location: Redditch
Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm
Salary: £25,000 per annum to £28,000 (based on full-time hours)
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly organised Scheduling & Hire Coordinator to support the scheduling of engineers and the efficient hire and off-hire of equipment. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations by coordinating workloads, managing logistics, and maintaining accurate records. The successful candidate will act as a central point of contact between engineers, suppliers, and customers, helping to deliver a reliable and efficient service while supporting continuous improvements in systems and processes.
The Role
We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Resource Administrator to join our client. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in operations or administration within a fast-paced and growing business.
You will play a key role in supporting the coordination of works, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations by assisting with scheduling, administration, and communication across teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and schedule engineer workloads, hire jobs, and project activities to ensure efficient service delivery
* Manage the full hire lifecycle, including raising quotes, converting to contracts, arranging on-hire and off-hire of equipment, and overseeing rehire processes
* Liaise with engineers, transport providers, suppliers, and customers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
* Organise and coordinate transport logistics, ensuring timely delivery and collection of equipment
* Maintain accurate job records, contracts, and system data, ensuring all information is up to date
* Monitor shared inboxes and respond promptly to customer, supplier, and internal queries
* Support onboarding of new suppliers and ensure all required documentation is completed and maintained
* Handle administrative tasks including data entry, reporting, filing, and managing contract queries
* Manage calendars, scheduling systems, and accreditation portals as required
* Assist with transport quotations and general operational planning
* Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of ERP systems and internal processes
* Identify opportunities to improve customer experience and operational efficiency
Experience Needed
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
* A team player who can support colleagues and build relationships
* Previous administration, customer service, or coordination experience would be an advantage
* Experience working in logistics, scheduling, or operations environments
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office systems
What We Offer
* Opportunity to join a fast-growing and ambitious company
* Full training and development opportunities
* Company bonus scheme
* Company events and social activities
* Cycle to work scheme
* Pension
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
If you feel that your skills and experience meet the required specification and this is the position you have been looking for then do not hesitate in clicking 'APPLY NOW'
Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are sometimes not able to respond directly to each candidate. If you haven’t been contacted within 14 days of your application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Next Generation and the relevant client related to this vacancy.
Next Generation work in partnership with businesses across the UK who operate within Manufacturing, Logistics & Commercial sectors. We provide permanent and contract opportunities engaging with talented candidates looking to make their next career move
Salary description
£25000.00 - £28000.00 per year