At a Glance
- Tasks: Support operations by managing administrative processes and ensuring smooth office flow.
- Company: Leading UK manufacturer of specialist sterilisation solutions.
- Benefits: Salary up to Β£32,000, 25 days holiday, flexible working hours, and pension scheme.
- Other info: 6-month fixed term contract with opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and enhance your admin skills in a thriving industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in office administration, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 28000 Β£ per year.
Location: Sidcup, Kent
Salary: Β£28,000 - Β£32,000 per annum
Our client is a leading UK-based manufacturer of specialist sterilisation solutions, serving a variety of professional, research, and clinical sectors worldwide. We are seeking a well-experienced Administrator to support their busy operations team on a 6-month fixed term basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining efficient day-to-day administrative processes, ensuring accurate data handling, and supporting the smooth flow of purchasing, invoicing, and general office operations across the business.
Package:
- Salary: Β£28,000 β Β£32,000 (pro rata)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata)
- Company pension scheme
- 20 hour working week across Monday β Thursday (flexibility around start/finish times)
Responsibilities:
- Raise and process Purchase Orders (POs) using the company ERP system (SmartVision)
- Analyse purchasing requirements to support operational needs
- Process and post purchase invoices to the accounts department
- Monitor and manage incoming emails, responding to internal and external enquiries
- Chase outstanding purchase orders and liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve delays
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and administrative systems
- Support general office administration including data entry, reporting, and document management
- Identify opportunities for improvement within internal processes to help improve overall efficiency and effectiveness
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a varied office administration role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong proficiency in Excel (confident with data handling and spreadsheets), as well as the wider Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word etc)
- Experience using an ERP system
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills and ability to liaise across multiple departments
We think you need these skills to ace Office Administrator β 6 month FTC in Sidcup
Office Administration
Data Handling
Purchase Order Processing
ERP System (SmartVision)
Excel Proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word)
Attention to Detail