About the Role
We are looking for an organised and dependable Administrative Support Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail to support a busy operational department. The successful candidate will help ensure our day-to-day processes run smoothly, with responsibilities covering stock control, equipment compliance, data management, purchase orders and general administration.
Working Hours
Full-time - Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm.
Key Responsibilities
* Update and maintain accurate stock inventory records, working closely with the Storeperson to confirm current stock levels.
* Ensure all plant and equipment is correctly recorded and compliant, including carrying out checks on site.
* Provide day-to-day administrative support to the team.
* Accurately enter and update information within the work control system.
* Maintain records, including job cards, trackers and project information.
* Create, process and monitor purchase orders.
* Liaise with suppliers to ensure goods are received within the required timescales.
* Manage multiple tasks effectively and ensure deadlines are met.
* Support the smooth and efficient running of departmental processes.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within an industrial, operational or similar working environment.
* Strong data-entry and record-management skills.
* Experience using work control systems and processing purchase orders or invoices.
* Confidence using Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong organisational and time-management skills.
* The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team.
* A willingness to carry out some duties within the site environment.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate will be required to complete BPSS security clearance. Applicants must be able to provide a full three-year employment history and disclose any gaps in employment
Salary description
£13.50 - £14.50 per hour