Operations Admin Coordinator 6-month FTC (possibility of further 6-month extension). £30,000 - £35,000 The Role The purpose of the role is to provide daily administrative, and people support to the team of Mechanical & Biological departments, so the business runs efficiently and follows the IMS processes. By providing support to the team and reporting to the MT (Mechanical Treatment – mechanical waste sorting conveyor system) Lead Supervisor this is a pivotal role in the structure and management of the office functions. Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm Based at Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park Role Requirements The position is to manage, purchasing and managing finance trackers, timesheets, work planning, and assist with the day to day running of the team. To coordinate the day to day administration required in the running of the MBT departments Proven ability to analyse data, identify trends or opportunities for improvement and make recommendations/decisions that drive continuous improvement Initiate Purchase Orders Manage vehicle hire vendors for all site vehicles Responsible for management and mentoring 10 members of the manual sorting team Be a point of escalation for the team, making judgment calls and resolving or escalating issues as appropriate Manage performance and disciplinary issues as they arise Provide management information and achieve KPI’s Complete return to work interviews Approval of team holiday requests To develop continuous improvement across the team When necessary, hold 1:1 meeting with team members including appraisals Populate and generate reports relating to job finish times/ drivers hours following strict guidelines. Collaborate with MT Lead Supervisor to deliver projects, drive change and propose recommendations for increased efficiency and quality Assist MT Lead Supervisor with the recruitment and interview process as needed Supporting project works as required Perform other duties as required Required skills: Proficient Microsoft office 365 skills Ability to communicate across different departments Quality focused approach - attention to detail Someone who wants to play an integral part in building/growing a strong operation. High-level analytical skills and report generation. Possesses a can-do attitude with accountability Good numerical, verbal and analytical skills Benefits Entry into Company bonus scheme - up to 5% Thalia’s pension contribution is 3% and your contribution is 5% 24 days annual leave Annual opportunity to buy additional annual leave (up to 5 days) Life assurance: 2 x annual salary Flexible benefits: Access to a wide range of flexible benefits through Bravo Benefits, allowing you to tailor your package to suit your individual needs, including health, wellbeing, and lifestyle options. Free parking