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.

- Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.

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