Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Operations Administrator
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About this Position
This role plays a key part in supporting the smooth running of operations through strong organisation, planning, and coordination. Working closely with the Operations and Service Managers, you will manage multiple priorities, ensuring technicians are effectively scheduled, work packs are prepared accurately, and documentation is maintained to a high standard.
A high level of attention to detail is essential, particularly when using Excel to track costs, manage data, and support operational reporting. This is a fast-paced role that requires someone who can multitask confidently, stay organised under pressure, and ensure all moving parts are aligned for successful delivery.
What you´ll do
- Coordinate travel and accommodation bookings for technicians
- Compile, organise, and distribute work packs, ensuring teams have the necessary documentation and resources to complete tasks successfully
- Support the Operations team with document creation and administration
- Scan, file, and maintain completed work packs, ensuring timesheets are submitted to relevant departments for invoicing
- Review and track mobilisation costs, supporting budget control and cost efficiency across projects
- Monitor and maintain accurate records of technician repair activities to support quality control and operational performance
- Provide cross-departmental support with SAP data entry, ensuring accurate and timely updates
- Upload and manage supporting job documentation within SharePoint
- Support the management of the van fleet, ensuring services, MOTs, and road safety checks are completed and up to date
- Provide general administrative support across departments to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
What makes you a good fit
- Confident using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Highly organised with strong time management skills, able to prioritise effectively
- Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships
- Proactive and solution-focused, with a positive and can-do approach
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and high-quality output
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Brings relevant job related experience, with a proven ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge
- Full UK Driving Licence
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Performance bonus / incentives
- Competitive Pension & Life Assurance - Company contributes up to 10% of basic salary
- Annual Leave: 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Celebration vouchers
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26093064
Job Locations: United Kingdom, England, Manchester
Contact information for application-related questions: RecruitmentUKIE@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English. Should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company, you will be working with colleagues from all over the world, and English is our official company language. Generally, our recommendation is to please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact, it is our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and in two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
If I have questions regarding my application, who do I contact?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.