Job Title: Operations Co-ordinator Location: SG1 4QX - Stevenage, Hertfordshire Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: 45 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday 07:00 - 17:00 About us: Garrard Building and Construction Ltd is a family run construction company established in 1946. The Company specialises in building repair and renovation to domestic and commercial properties within an approximate 50-mile radius of its offices in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. About the Role: This is a hands-on co-ordination role essential for supporting the general business operations and service delivery of the company. It requires building excellent relations with all internal teams. The core focus involves co-ordinating the office building maintenance, the company van fleet, stock materials, and company-owned equipment. Main Duties & Responsibilities: * Office Building Maintenance: Co-ordinate and perform maintenance, including monitoring cleanliness, liaising with cleaning operatives, performing scheduled safety checks, and arranging/overseeing repairs to building services (e.g., lighting, alarms, plumbing, heating) by contractors. * IT Co-ordination: Act as the main point of contact for staff IT issues. Liaise with the outsourced IT support provider to resolve issues and oversee basic IT infrastructure functionality. * Vehicle Co-ordination: Manage the vehicle fleet by arranging effective planned maintenance and repairs, ensuring timely communication. Duties include updating vehicles on the insurance online database, co-ordinating insurance claims, and maintaining monthly vehicle inspection records. * Yard and Stores Management: Work with the Storeman to co-ordinate the yard and store rooms, ensuring they are kept clean, tidy, materials are within shelf life, and fire escape routes remain clear. Assist with disposing of excess items. * Waste Management: Oversee yard and office waste by arranging timely and cost-effective skip changes and monitoring the periodic disposal of hazardous waste. * Stock Materials Management: Along with the Storeman, ensure stock levels are maintained and allocated efficiently. Conduct regular review meetings with Contract Teams to align stock, and assist the QHSE Team in maintaining COSHH assessments. * PPE Management: Ensure all PPE meets the correct standard, maintain appropriate stock levels, and complete staff training on use after being trained. * Plant & Equipment Co-ordination: Manage the check-in and check-out process for company-owned plant and equipment. Carry out regular inspections, arrange calibration, and perform Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) after suitable training. * Site Support: Carry out site deliveries/collections if required, and undertake any necessary training. About you: Skills: * Organised and efficient * Proactive and positive approach * Strong attention to detail * Good oral and written communication skills * Contributes to a positive working environment * Strong service ethos and commitment to service excellence * Ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines within a busy Company * Good IT skills (including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel) * Numerate and literate Knowledge and Experience: * Full, clean driving license * Good knowledge of standard building & decorating materials * Good knowledge of standard building plant & equipment * Balanced approach to problem solving * Desirable: COSHH awareness trained * Desirable: Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) qualified * Desirable: Fire Marshall trained Personal Attributes: - Team player - Calm under pressure - Able to work to deadlines - Thorough and conscientious - Able to think quickly - Pro-active/uses initiative - Honesty and integrity in dealings with others - Flexible approach - Able to build rapport and develop professional relationships with staff, suppliers and sub-contractors Benefits: The benefits package includes a standard entitlement of 20 days paid holiday per year (in addition to the 8 UK Bank and Public holidays) and access to a pension scheme following a qualifying period. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Office Assistant, Operations Assistant, Operations, Operations Manager, Construction Operations, Building Maintenance, Operations Scheduler, Stock Coordinator, Stock Control, Administrator, Admin, Office Associate, Office Support may also be considered for this role