Plant Workshop & Operations Co-ordinator

Base Location: Thatcham

Salary: £34749- £40939 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time 

The role

We are looking for a confident, analytical and critically thinking individual to join our fast-paced engineering Workshop and Logistics function, to co‑ordinate and administer the day‑to‑day operations. Ensuring efficient ordering, scheduling, logistics, and compliance. The role supports engineers and contractors by managing systems, planning workloads, and overseeing the flow of plant, materials, and equipment in and out of the workshop and Logistics Distribution Centres.

With our focus on digitisation, automation and streamlining efficiencies, we’re looking for a dynamic individual that will challenge existing ways of working with ways of improvement and change.

You will

Proactively manage the plant ordering inbox, ensuring requests are handled efficiently, with a focus on clear communication and accurate processing of purchase orders and requisitions.

Collaborate with stakeholders to support forecasting and stock management, using data insights to track performance, build dashboards (Excel/Power BI), and highlight trends and opportunities.

Partner closely with engineers and workshop teams to coordinate scheduling, support assembly planning, and ensure a smooth, well-organised flow of work and resources.

Coordinate transport and logistics activities, including delivery and collection bookings, while maintaining accurate records of all plant, equipment, and material movements.

Take a proactive approach to issue resolution, investigating discrepancies and working collaboratively to identify root causes and implement effective, sustainable improvements.

Support a safe, compliant, and inclusive working environment by maintaining accurate records, coordinating contractor inductions, and contributing to stock checks and safe ways of working.

You have

Highly organised with strong coordination skills, able to prioritise effectively and manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.

Confident and collaborative communicator, building positive relationships with engineers, suppliers, transport providers, and contractors.

Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, alongside the ability to interpret data and share insights in a clear, accessible way.

Advanced Excel capability (e.g. pivot tables, lookups; Power Query desirable) and experience or interest in Power BI, KPI tracking, and performance reporting.

Proactive problem-solver with a resilient mindset, able to identify issues, recommend improvements, and escalate appropriately when needed.

Good understanding of UK logistics and geography, with awareness of systems, health & safety practices, and a keen interest in continuous improvement, digitisation, and automation.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. 

Over 14,500 brilliant people work together to power change at SSE. Our Human Resources (integrated Services) teams help make sure they're getting and giving their best. They design the people strategies that make SSE a great place to work. And they empower our teams to meet the demands of our business today, and tomorrow.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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