Production Coordinator in Reading

This role could either be full time or part time, for the right candidate.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is an interiors business, working with clients across the region who expect the very best. They are a close knit team, making beautiful products.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is the engine-room position in our business. You'll be responsible for the full manufacturing workflow – from the moment an order is placed to the moment our fitter steps through a client's front door. That means ordering fabrics, hardware, linings and components; managing supplier relationships; tracking deliveries; coordinating our fitter's diary across a rolling 12-week schedule; and making sure every single moving part lands in the right place at the right time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the end-to-end production pipeline ordering, tracking, chasing and confirming every component for every live order.
• Manage our fitter's schedule across a 12-week rolling horizon, juggling lead times, installations and client requirements.
• Hold suppliers to account on quality, accuracy and timing – picking up the phone and resolving problems proactively.
• Maintain meticulous records of what's been ordered, what's arrived, what's outstanding and what's at risk.
• Keep the studio clean, presentable and well-stocked (supplies, hand towels, teabags – the details matter here too).
• Join the team rota for physically checking, dressing and ironing curtains and blinds before installation.
• Grow with us as we expand and help us build better systems as we go.

QUALIFICATIONS

You might have worked as a studio manager, production co-ordinator, credit controller, construction administrator, or office manager. The specific background matters less than the mindset.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Tenacious – You chase. You follow up. You don't let things fall through the cracks.
• Phone-First – A phone call is your instinct when something needs resolving – not a last resort.
• Solutions Oriented – Problems don’t phase you. You’re already thinking about the fix.
• Energised Under Pressure – You thrive when it’s busy. Stress sharpens rather than stops you.
• Adaptable – Happy to iron a blind or make a supplier call – often on the same morning.
• Warm & Upbeat – You add to the energy of a small team. People like dealing with you.

PREFERRED SKILLS

A note on location: We’re based in the countryside outside Twyford we’re not London, and we’re not trying to be. If you’re a graduate weighing up the commute, or someone returning to work who wants flexibility without sacrificing a genuinely interesting role, we think this could be exactly the right fit. We welcome applications from career-changers and returners. We’re a small business doing beautiful work, and the right person will find themselves genuinely indispensable here.

PAY RANGE AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Salary: £28,000‑£32,000 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time). The lower end reflects someone newer to this type of coordination role; the upper end is for someone who arrives with directly transferable experience and can hit the ground running. We review pay at 6 months.

Hours: Flexible – we’re open to discussing what works. This role may suit someone with childcare commitments who wants meaningful, skilled work on a schedule that fits their life.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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