Office Manager

CDM Recruitment; Stanley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Recruitment is assisting an engineering and manufacturing business in recruiting an experienced Office Manager to support the General Manager and the day-to-day operation of the business.

The role involves purchasing, supplier liaison, planning, inventory control, invoicing and general finance administration in a busy manufacturing environment, with opportunities to impact company operations and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in office management within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Proven purchasing/procurement experience.
• Strong planning, scheduling and administrative capabilities.
• Stock/inventory control and purchasing order processing.
• Finance admin including invoicing and debt support.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook and Word; able to produce accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and raise purchase orders.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage procurement activities.
• Support manufacturing and installation planning.
• Manage inventory and stock administration.
• Process purchase orders, invoices and assist with debt collection.

Skills

Office management

Purchasing/procurement

Manufacturing administration

Planning/scheduling

Stock/inventory control

Excel/Outlook/Word

Finance administration

Independent working

Organisational/communication

Job description

Are you an experienced Office Manager looking for a varied role where you can genuinely make a difference?

We are recruiting on behalf of a successful engineering and manufacturing business seeking a proactive Office Manager to work closely with the General Manager, supporting the day-to-day operation of the business.

This is far more than a traditional office management position. You'll play a key role across purchasing, planning, administration, supplier management and business operations, becoming an integral part of a busy manufacturing environment.

The Role

• Purchasing materials and raising purchase orders.
• Liaising with suppliers and managing procurement activities.
• Supporting manufacturing and installation planning.
• Inventory and stock administration.
• Processing purchase orders, invoices and supporting debt collection.
• Managing holiday records, sickness and timesheets.
• Maintaining compliance documentation and production records.
• Supporting the General Manager with day-to-day business operations.
• Maintaining accurate reports, records and documentation.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments.

About You

• Office Management.
• Purchasing or procurement.
• Manufacturing or engineering administration.
• Planning or scheduling.
• Stock or inventory control.
• Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Purchase orders, invoicing and general finance administration.
• Working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Varied role with genuine responsibility.
• Work closely with senior management.
• Stable, growing engineering business.
• Long-term career opportunity.