Location: Letchworth
Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week (8:00am-4:30pm or 7:30am-4:00pm)
Pay Rate: £13.15 per hour
Contract: 9-month maternity cover (with strong potential to become permanent within the business)
Start Date: ASAP (handover period included)
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an Administrator to join a busy and fast-paced industrial environment. This role is initially to cover maternity leave, however, there is a strong opportunity for this position to become permanent within the business.
This is a varied role combining administration with regular communication across the business. While primarily office-based, you will also spend time liaising directly with operational teams to gather updates and ensure smooth workflow.
Key Responsibilities
Accurately booking work onto internal systems
Updating spreadsheets with daily progress and key information
Using internal systems to retrieve and manage data (full training provided)
Liaising with internal teams to check progress and gather lead time updates
Communicating updates to customers via email and telephone
Checking documentation for accuracy and correcting any discrepancies
Scanning and uploading documents to internal systems
Handling incoming calls and responding to queries professionally
Skills & Experience Required
Confident in using Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Professional telephone manner
High attention to detail, particularly when handling documentation
Previous administrative experience preferred
Comfortable working in an industrial environment and liaising with operational teams
Additional Information
This role sits within a technical/industrial business, where accuracy and organisation are key
You won't be carrying out shop floor tasks, but you will engage with the team to track progress and timelines
Supportive team with full training provided on internal systems
Excellent opportunity to gain long-term stability
Salary description
£13.00 - £13.00 per hour