Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000
Start Date: Monday 16th
Location: Preston
We are looking for a highly organised and confident Workshop Administrator to support a busy and fast‑moving automotive manufacturing environment. This is a hands‑on role at the heart of workshop operations, ideal for someone who thrives under pressure and enjoys being part of a lively, practical, production-focused team.
About the Role
You will play an essential part in keeping workshop activity running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:
Adding new jobs onto the internal system
Processing job sheets and ensuring accurate documentation
Updating engineers and team members on job progress
Logging and phoning breakdowns through to engineers
Speaking with customers and providing timely updates on ongoing work
Supporting the wider workshop team with day‑to‑day administrative tasks
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring a positive attitude, strong organisation skills, and the confidence to work within a blue‑collar, fast-paced, and sometimes noisy workshop environment. You should be comfortable collaborating with hands‑on engineering teams and able to maintain professionalism while fitting into a dynamic, operational setting.
Key Skills & Attributes
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisation and time‑management skills
Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-changing environment
Confident, clear communicator (phone & email)
Comfortable working in a busy workshop atmosphere
Resilient, adaptable, and able to stay calm under pressure
Good sense of humour and a team‑focused mindset
Proficient with computers and administrative systems
This is a temporary role with prospects for the right candidate.
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Salary description
£15.00 - £15.00 per hour