Bid Coordinator - Automotive Injection Moulded Plastics Location: Newton Aycliffe (Office-Based) Salary: £45,000 per year Benefits: 25 days' holiday Bank Holidays, Employer pension contribution of 4% Career Opportunity: Fantastic opportunity for career advancement in a stable, growing business The Role We are looking for a proactive and organised Bid Coordinator to join our team in Newton Aycliffe. This role focuses on supporting the automotive division, managing bid processes for injection-moulded plastics projects. You will work closely with sales, engineering, and production teams to coordinate, compile, and submit competitive bids to automotive OEMs and tier 1 suppliers. This is an office-based role offering excellent exposure to the automotive plastics sector and a strong opportunity for career progression into commercial, project management, or sales roles. The company is well-established, values long-service staff, and actively invests in employee development, offering a stable environment for your career growth. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and manage the full bid process for automotive injection-moulded plastics projects. Work with sales, engineering, and supply chain teams to gather technical and commercial input. Prepare accurate and competitive bid submissions within tight deadlines. Maintain bid documentation, track progress, and ensure compliance with customer requirements. Support post-bid review processes to capture lessons learned and improve future submissions. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and timely delivery. Identify opportunities to improve bid processes and increase win rates. About You Experience working in injection-moulded plastics within the automotive industry. Previous experience in bid coordination, quoting, or tender management preferred. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, office-based environment. What's on Offer Salary: £45,000 per year Holidays: 25 days Bank Holidays Pension: Employer contribution of 4% Opportunity to work in a stable, long-established business with a focus on staff longevity and career development Exposure to high-value automotive projects with leading OEMs and tier 1 suppliers Fantastic career progression opportunities in the automotive sector At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes