At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a busy Production Office with administrative tasks and customer service.
- Company: Award-winning family-run manufacturing business in Sheffield.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible hours, 28 days holiday, and company pension.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a reputable company with a commitment to excellence.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication, organisational skills, and attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 13.5 £ per hour.
We have an excellent opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic
Part-Time Administration Assistant to join our clients’ award-winning manufacturing business, supporting their busy Production Office and working closely with their production, sales, packing and despatch teams.
Based close to Meadowhall and the M1 motorway in Sheffield, this is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in providing a high standard of administrative and customer service support.
About the role
As an Administration Assistant, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the Production Office, helping to ensure customer orders are processed accurately, production information is maintained and customers are kept informed.
Key activities will include
- Processing daily sales and production orders using our Progress+ software system and associated procedures.
- Communicating with customers regarding the progress of their orders.
- Assisting with the planning and organisation of orders for despatch.
- Creating mailing and parcel labels.
- Answering telephone calls and dealing professionally with enquiries.
- Processing invoices.
- Preparing accurate information and lists for the Packing & Despatch Department.
- Producing and organising work orders for the Production Department.
An important part of the role will also involve supporting their quality processes and the management of customer returns and NCAs (Non-Conformance Actions). This will include:
- Logging, investigating and reporting customer returns and NCAs, working with the production team to identify root causes.
- Communicating professionally with customers, providing updates and resolutions promptly.
- About the hours & rewards
- As an Administration Assistant, you will work
4 days per week, 9:00am – 2:30pm (22 hours per week) .
There is some flexibility around the working hours, and these can be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.
The benefits include
£12.71 – £13.50 per hour , depending on experience.
- 28 days holiday entitlement, including statutory bank holiday entitlement, pro rata.
- Christmas/New Year shutdown.
- Company pension.
- Staff parking.
You should have/be
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong administration and organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and business software systems.
- Good customer service and telephone skills.
- Able to manage your own workload and time effectively.
- Comfortable communicating with customers and colleagues across different departments.
- Willing and able to learn new systems and skills.
Previous experience of office systems and procedures is desirable.
Experience of other business software systems and some accounts experience would also be advantageous, although training will be provided where appropriate.
More about the company
Our client is a renowned Sheffield company with an established and growing client base and an excellent reputation within the industry.
They are a family-run business with a strong work ethic and a team of long-serving and highly dedicated professionals. As holders of
ISO 9001 and the prestigious
Made in Sheffield mark, they take great pride in the quality of their products and continuously look for ways to improve our products, processes and customer service.
As 2023 winners of the
Made in Yorkshire Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m) award, the company continues to evolve and grow while striving for excellence throughout its operations and working closely with the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire.
How to apply
Please note that e Recruit Smart is advertising the role of
Part-Time Administration Assistant on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.
Please only apply if you consent to these terms.
You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK and live within a reasonable commute to Sheffield.
Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.
If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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