Operations Coordinator | Derby | up to £32,000 | Permanent

The Opportunity Are you a proactive "get-it-done" professional who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment? We are looking for an Operations Coordinator to act as the central engine room for a leading rail specialist in Derby. This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit back; it’s for a self-starter who understands the "why" behind their tasks and can work autonomously to ensure site projects are mobilised, tracked, and delivered to the highest standard. With a full order book and a focus on internal progression, this role offers a platform to truly grow your career within a thriving industry.

Responsibilities:

Project Coordination: Act as the central point of contact between site teams and management, leading the mobilisation and demobilisation of field projects.

Planning & Resources: Coordinate the deployment of personnel and equipment, ensuring the right assets are in the right place at the right time.

Tracking & Reporting: Maintain project trackers and production plans, producing weekly KPIs to give the leadership team full visibility on performance.

Compliance Management: Administer the Sentinel (Passport to Work) scheme and manage the asset register to ensure all equipment is calibrated and ready for use.

Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in administration and set up your own processes to ensure 100% compliance and efficiency.

The Candidate: The ideal candidate will come from a Rail or Heavy Engineering background. You must be someone who takes total ownership of your work - a "safe pair of hands" that a manager can trust to hit deadlines without micromanagement. You’ll need a sharp eye for detail, a solutions-focused mindset, and the confidence to ask questions to fully understand project requirements. Proficiency in MS Excel and experience with resource planning or project support is essential.

Location: Derby (5 days on-site with occasional travel to operational sites).

Salary: Up to £32,000

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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