Junior Stock Administrator

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturing firm is seeking a Manufacturing Administrator to manage stock administration and provide technical support at their facility near Yeovil. Ideal candidates should have experience in manufacturing environments and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The role offers career development opportunities and a competitive salary depending on experience, along with benefits like 28 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Modern kitchen facilities

On-site parking

Career development opportunities

Open-plan office environment

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Prior experience in manufacturing administration.
• Background in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or packaging industries preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Complete and file documentation related to Goods In and Out.
• Maintain stock traceability throughout manufacturing.
• Manage internal stock and facilitate physical stock checks.

Skills

Proficient in computer usage

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Collaborative team player

Tools

Modern MRP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Administrator

Location: Near Yeovil

Perm role

£ Competitive Depending on experience

My client, a well-established and successful family-owned FMCG manufacturing business, is seeking to appoint a Manufacturing Administrator / Stock and Sales Administrator for their facility located on the outskirts of Yeovil, near Wincanton.

Operating from contemporary premises, the appointed Administrator will play a pivotal role within the office team, providing technical and quality support, managing stock administration for production, and assisting the accounts department with sales administration.

This position is particularly suited to candidates possessing prior experience in manufacturing administration who are keen to further develop their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete, process, and file documentation related to Goods In, Goods Out, and stock control.
• Support comprehensive stock traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
• Maintain accurate records using an ERP/MRP system.
• Assist with client sales, technical, and quality enquiries.
• Manage internal stock and facilitate physical stock checks.
• Provide general sales and office administrative support.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proficient in computer usage, preferably with experience in modern MRP systems, specifically Bills of Material.
• Previous background in manufacturing, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or packaging industries is preferred.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and communication abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for regular interaction with factory personnel and customers.
• Excellent organisational skills, both written and verbal, essential due to the high volume of products managed.
• Collaborative team player, adept at multitasking and willing to be hands‑on.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (dependent on experience)
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Modern kitchen facilities
• On‑site parking
• Career development opportunities
• Open‑plan office environment
• Christmas shutdown
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30

This role is commutable from Yeovil, Wincanton, Shepton Mallet, Castle Cary, Martock, Somerton and may suit a candidate that has previously worked in stock control as a junior administrator, stock controller, QA Quality auditor, Technical administrator, ERP administrator, Technical assistant.