Operations Administrator - Barkston (FTC)
| Company: | GoodPeople |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | barkston, NG32 2NH |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Operations Administrator
Barkston, Lincolnshire
Full Time | Fixed Term Contract
£13.54 per hour
About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA)
At the
Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), we connect jobseekers with fully funded training and employment opportunities that support the UK's transition to a greener economy. Working alongside employers across construction, retrofit, renewable energy and sustainability, we help candidates access rewarding careers that make a real environmental impact.
The Opportunity
We are supporting an established environmental services organisation to recruit an
Operations Administrator based in
Barkston.
This is a 12-month fixed-term position supporting the day-to-day administration of a busy operational site. You will help maintain accurate records, coordinate information relating to vehicles, customers, suppliers and materials, and support the smooth processing of operational and waste-related activities.
The role would suit an organised administrator who is confident using IT systems and Excel, pays close attention to detail and can manage competing priorities in a busy operational environment.
Important to Know
Location: Barkston, Lincolnshire
Salary: £13.54 per hour
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Overtime paid at 1.5 times the normal rate
Experience in waste, recycling, logistics, transport or a similar operational environment would be advantageous
Strong administration, IT and Excel skills are essential
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day administration of site operations.
- Maintain accurate records relating to vehicles, customers, suppliers, materials and tonnage.
- Process and maintain weighbridge and operational documentation.
- Prepare and manage waste transfer and related documentation.
- Support the administration of material intake, processing and offtake.
- Assist with purchase orders and approval processes.
- Coordinate information relating to bulk and export vehicle movements.
- Liaise with drivers, transport teams, customers and suppliers.
- Monitor and communicate delays or operational issues.
- Assist with invoice queries by checking information against purchase orders and weighbridge records.
- Maintain accurate filing and electronic records.
- Produce reports and update operational information using Excel and other relevant systems.
- Follow company Health & Safety and environmental procedures.
Essential Requirements
- Previous administration or operational support experience.
- Strong IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Ability to work independently while supporting a wider operational team.
- Reliable and proactive approach to work.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience within waste or recycling.
- Weighbridge administration experience.
- Logistics or transport administration.
- Experience with waste transfer documentation.
- Experience supporting bulk or export vehicle movements.
- Purchase order administration.
- Experience using operational databases or reporting systems.
What We Offer
- £13.54 per hour
- 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Overtime at 1.5 times the normal rate
- 12-month fixed-term contract
- Opportunity to gain experience within an operational environmental services environment.
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