Admin Assistant

Kinetic Plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic plc is seeking an efficient Admin Assistant for a 12-month temporary contract based within a busy factory office in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This is a dynamic, hands-on role supporting day-to-day manufacturing/operational workflows alongside providing personal assistant (PA) support to the team.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on-site. The pay rate is £14-16 per hour with an ASAP start date; prior experience in manufacturing/admin support is desirable for success in

Qualifications

• Proven background in general administration or secretarial/PA support; experience in manufacturing/engineering is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with ERP systems or SAP is beneficial though not essential.
• Excellent time-management, high attention to detail, and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the factory and operational teams to keep day-to-day processes running smoothly.
• Manage diaries, arrange appointments, schedule internal/external meetings, and coordinate meeting room bookings.
• Maintain digital records, assist with general paperwork, log operational data, and process routine reports.
• Act as central point of contact between office teams, production personnel, and external contacts.

Skills

Admin experience

PA support

Manufacturing environment

MS Office

ERP familiarity

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Admin AssistantLocation: Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne (On-site) Pay Rate: £14-16 per hour Job Type: Temporary Contract (approx. 12 months) Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri days) Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking an efficient, adaptable Admin Assistant for a 12-month temporary contract based within a busy factory office environment in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This is a dynamic, hands-on role supporting day-to-day manufacturing/operational workflows alongside providing personal assistant (PA) support to the team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative support to the factory and operational teams to keep day-to-day processes running smoothly. Manage diaries, arrange appointments, schedule internal/external meetings, and coordinate meeting room bookings. Maintain digital records, assist with general paperwork, log operational data, and process routine reports. Act as a central point of contact between office teams, production personnel, and external contacts.

Skills & Requirements

Proven background in general administration or secretarial/PA support (experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or factory environment is a plus). Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with ERP systems or SAP is highly beneficial, though not essential. Excellent time-management skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills.

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and we review all submissions. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.

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