Pay: £12.80 per hour /  £24,627.20 per annum

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Shift: Mon – Thurs, 7am – 4:45pm

An established manufacturing business is seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Administrator to support its Operations Department across Stores, Despatch, Data Collection, and Data Entry.

This role is desk-based role and involves manual handling activities within Stores and Despatch. Full training will be provided, though previous experience in any of these areas is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

Despatch

• Manage all aspects of the despatch process.
• Assemble sales orders using the company’s MRP system.
• Prepare items for shipment, including wrapping, weighing, and noting dimensions.
• Produce shipping and export documentation.
• Organise carrier collections (e.g., UPS, FedEx, TNT).
• Follow customer-specific despatch requirements.
• Liaise with customer service to meet delivery timelines.
• Report issues or shortfalls to management.
• Maintain a clean, organised despatch area.

Stores

• Book in parts from internal and external sources using the MRP system.
• Pick parts for assembly in line with documentation such as specifications, route cards, and picking lists.
• Update system records with accurate stock movements.
• Carry out perpetual stock checks to ensure system accuracy.
• Inspect incoming parts for quantity and quality.
• Work with other departments to resolve any queries.
• Maintain a tidy stores environment and ensure forms are replenished.

Data Collection & Entry

• Collect production data (e.g., timesheets, order completion, downtime).
• Enter data into Excel and the MRP system.
• Generate reports as required.
• Work with the Systems Administrator to support improvements to the MRP system.

General Duties

• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and 5S standards.
• Comply with company policies and procedures at all times.
• Carry out additional duties as required to support operational needs.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Flexible, “can-do” attitude with willingness to work across Stores, Despatch, and Admin.
• Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office and MRP systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot errors.
• Ability to multitask and organise workload effectively.
• Team player with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to excellent attendance.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.

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