Pig Buying Administrator

Sofina Foods Europe; Malton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Discounted or Free Food

Enhanced Sick Pay

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking an administrative assistant to support the Pig Buying team in Malton. This part-time role offers 4 hours per day, 5 days per week with flexible hours, and involves maintaining accurate information, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

You will input and update data across systems, manage movement licences information, and produce reports. Proficiency in Excel is required; experience with SAP or similar databases is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Experience with data input, reporting and maintaining records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; SAP or similar databases advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle telephone and email enquiries from internal and external contacts.
• Input, update and maintain information across relevant systems and databases.
• Process and provide movement licence information as required.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers and internal departments.
• Audit data for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets and departmental reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Data input

Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Summary

To support the Pig Buying team by ensuring accurate and timely information is maintained and shared, helping the factory receive compliant deliveries that meet customer and regulatory requirements. This is a part time role working 4 hours per day, 5 days per week, with flexible working hours

Summary

To support the Pig Buying team by ensuring accurate and timely information is maintained and shared, helping the factory receive compliant deliveries that meet customer and regulatory requirements. This is a part time role working 4 hours per day, 5 days per week, with flexible working hours

Additional Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• Discounted or Free Food
• Enhanced Sick Pay

The Role

The role provides administrative and coordination support to the Pig Buying team, ensuring supplier, livestock movement, and traceability information is accurate and available when required.

Working closely with internal departments, suppliers, customers, and external industry bodies, you will maintain accurate records, support data and reporting requirements, and ensure key information is communicated effectively and within agreed timescales.

This is a part time position working 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. Working hours are flexible.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Handle telephone and email enquiries from internal and external contacts
• Input, update, and maintain accurate information across relevant systems and databases
• Process and provide movement licence information as required
• Liaise with external industry bodies, suppliers, customers, and internal departments
• Check and audit data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company policies
• Collate figures and maintain Excel spreadsheets and departmental reports
• Produce reports and information for the department and management team
• Maintain accurate records through scanning, filing, and document control
• Identify and raise data or process issues with the appropriate colleagues
• Support traceability audits and follow up actions
• Build effective working relationships with key internal and external contacts
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Pig Buying

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience within an administrative role
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Experience with data input, reporting, and maintaining records
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience using SAP or other databases would be advantageous
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• An agricultural background would be advantageous

Why Sofina Foods?

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, No Weekends

Location

Malton, North Yorkshire

Hours of Work

Part-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB