Production Administrator in Ellesmere Port

Recruit4staff are representing an established specialist equipment rental & manufacturing business in their search for a Production Administrator to work in Ellesmere Port.

Pay: £30,000 per annum

Hours of Work: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Wednesday 7:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am - 2:30pm

Duration: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, paid day off on your birthday, company pension, Christmas savings scheme and cycle-to-work scheme.

Job Role: As a Production Administrator, you will support the Operations department with the day-to-day administration of production orders, work orders, purchase orders, transport arrangements and invoicing. Working closely with the Depot Manager, production teams, suppliers and customers, you will ensure accurate processing of information and smooth coordination of operational activities.

The Production Administrator will be responsible for:

• Raising and allocating production orders and work orders accurately using the ERP system;
• Processing timesheets, job sheets, purchase orders and invoices;
• Maintaining accurate stock records and incoming and outgoing delivery lists;
• Coordinating deliveries with customers and external haulage providers;
• Producing weekly and monthly operational reports using ERP systems and Excel;
• Supporting the Depot Manager with administrative and planning activities;
• Following up with production teams to obtain outstanding paperwork and updates;
• Assisting with service and breakdown administration, including contractor coordination and arranging site visits;
• Supporting ISO audits and preparing relevant documentation;
• Handling telephone enquiries professionally and directing information to relevant colleagues.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Production Administrator or in a similar administrative role within manufacturing, engineering or steel fabrication.
• Experience using ERP or production planning systems.
• Good IT skills, including experience working with digital records and operational data.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• An understanding of operational processes and an aptitude for working with technology.

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Degree-level education or equivalent knowledge and experience, preferably in an administrative or technical discipline.
• NVQ qualifications or equivalent in business administration or business operations.
• Previous experience in operational support or production coordination.
• Experience supporting transport arrangements, stock control or purchasing activities.
• Familiarity with ISO audit processes and associated documentation.
• Previous experience as a Production Administrator within a busy operational environment would be particularly beneficial.

Additional Information:

• Office-based position in Ellesmere Port.
• Opportunity to support a busy operations team providing temperature-control equipment and solutions.
• Commutable From: Ellesmere Port, Bromborough, Birkenhead, Deeside, Chester, Liverpool, Wrexham and surrounding areas of North Wales.

This Production Administrator opportunity offers the chance to develop your operational administration experience within an established specialist rental business.