Master Data Administrator

DS Smith Europe; Caerphilly; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Study support

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

DS Smith invites applications for a Master Data Administrator in Caerphilly. You’ll manage global master data across ERP systems, ensuring accuracy and supporting business operations in a corporate environment.

Training will be provided as you gain hands-on experience with data and business systems. We welcome school leavers or early-career candidates who are eager to learn, with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.
• Strong data entry and accuracy skills.
• Good computer literacy with MS Office.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update global master data across ERP systems.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity to support business processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve data-related issues.
• Support ad hoc administrative tasks to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

MS Office

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Master Data Administrator to join our team at the Business Service Centre in Caerphilly. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and consistent global master data across multiple ERP systems and playing a key part in supporting business operations.

This is a great entry point into a corporate environment, offering hands‑on experience with business systems and data used across an international organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and updateglobal master dataacross variousERP systems
• Ensuredata accuracy and integrityto support efficient business processes
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolvedata-related issues
• Supportad-hoc administrative tasksas needed to maintain smooth operation

Starting Your Career

We welcome applications from school leavers or those at the beginning of their career who are eager to learn and develop new skills. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity to gain valuable office experience and build a long‑term career in business operations and data management.

About You

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑driven environment. You will have strong problem‑solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong team ethic, enjoying collaboration in a highly respected team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work flexibly to meet deadlines
• Ideally, administration experience in a busy environment (not essential)
• Good computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office applications

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, where you’ll gain valuable experience in master data management. If you’re eager to learn and grow in a fast‑moving business environment.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Study support and career development pathways
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home
• Pension scheme, life assurance, income protection
• Employee assistance programme and digital GP access
• Cycle to work scheme and discounts on shopping, travel and more

Location:

Caerphilly - Our office is open from 8am - 6pm and working hours will be within these times.

About us

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation,manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!

Fair recruitment at DS Smith

To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.

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