Production Administrator

Adecco; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Production Administrator for an 18-month fixed-term contract in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The successful candidate will support production operations by managing orders and ensuring smooth communication between departments. Candidates should have prior administrative experience in a manufacturing environment and strong organizational skills. Benefits include holiday entitlement and training opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year

Training and development opportunities

Employee healthcare plan

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Annual pay review

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience within a manufacturing or related environment.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and Sage.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the production office team.
• Manage multiple inboxes and correspondence.
• Process despatch orders and production schedules.

Skills

Administrative experience in manufacturing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organisational skills

Multitasking capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Sage

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Production Administrator - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

We're currently seeking an experienced Production Administrator to join a busy and well-established manufacturing business based in Newcastle-under-Lyme. This is a full-time, 18-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the production office, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, accurate order processing, and effective communication between departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the production office team.
• Manage multiple inboxes and handle incoming correspondence.
• Process and update despatch orders and production schedules.
• Maintain accurate data and records in line with company procedures and data protection standards.
• Use Sage to amend operational tasks, book in completed orders, complete stock transfers, and generate purchase orders.
• Liaise with procurement, logistics, and planning teams to meet delivery deadlines.
• Manage customer orders and delivery schedules to ensure a high level of service.
• Support the team with general office duties and spreadsheet management.
• Act as the point of contact for non-conformance reporting and compliance documentation.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous administrative experience within a manufacturing, production, or construction-related environment.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Sage.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple priorities.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, approachable, and confident when liaising with customers and colleagues.
• Customer-focused with a proactive and solution-driven attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), including a Christmas shutdown.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee healthcare plan (optional).
• Life assurance.
• Access to employee discounts and recognition schemes.
• Annual pay review and potential performance-related bonus.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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