Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Department: Commercial / Sales & Customer Service
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours: 27.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm (30‑minute unpaid lunch)
Salary: Up to £28,500 FTE (pro‑rata for part-time)
Benefits: Pension up to 10% matched, Healthcare cashback scheme
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and detail‑focused Customer Service Order Administrator to join our Customer Service team on a part‑time basis. This role plays a key part in ensuring customer orders are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting high service standards across the UK and Ireland.
You will work closely with internal teams including Customer Service, Planning, Finance and Warehouse operations to ensure orders are handled right‑first‑time and delivered in line with customer and business expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Accurately process customer orders in line with agreed procedures and timescales
Manage automated order submissions, resolving exceptions and ensuring successful uploads
Take ownership of customer service tickets, ensuring timely updates and resolution
Communicate effectively with internal teams regarding any order restrictions or non‑standard requirements
Highlight and escalate orders that do not meet agreed standards or service criteria
Carry out daily order downloads and manage held orders to support warehouse operations
Ensure correct handling of contract‑based customer orders where applicable
Apply accurate order analysis and coding to support performance monitoring and KPIs
Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide cover during holidays or peak periods
Support system updates, process improvements and technology changes
Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures and promote safe ways of working
About You
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a customer service or order administration role
Strong administrative skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
Calm and professional under pressure
A positive, can‑do attitude with a strong team‑working approach
Desirable
Experience within a fast‑paced supply chain environment
Key Competencies
Ownership and accountability
Customer focus and effective communication
Planning, organisation and prioritisation
Problem solving and sound decision making
Relationship building and teamwork
Continuous learning mindset
Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team in a business that values accuracy, customer focus and continuous improvement. You’ll benefit from part‑time working hours, a competitive salary package, and the opportunity to develop your skills within a fast‑moving commercial environment.
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Salary description
£28500.00 - £28500.00 per year