Production Administrator

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Sandiacre; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail solutions provider in Sandiacre is seeking a Production Administrator to provide crucial administrative support across various production functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Excel, communicate effectively, and have a problem-solving attitude. This role includes managing shop floor paperwork, coordinating HR tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. The position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits including tailored training and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Tailored training

Company-funded external qualifications

33 days holiday per annum

Company bonus

Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution

Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Fuel Card savings

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office packages.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem solver with the ability to act quickly.
• Good team worker with the ability to prioritize multiple demands.
• Attention to detail.
• Positive attitude.
• Personable and friendly approach.

Responsibilities

• Comply with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Expedite parts and update plans using ERP/MRP systems.
• Maintain shop floor paperwork and accurate works order bookings.
• Keep records updated in ERP/MRP and manual logs during downtime.
• Coordinate HR tasks (interviews, holidays, training registers).
• Manage internal communications and support HSE briefings.
• Assist with KPI tracking, requisitions, and booking-in.
• Perform general clerical duties and other tasks as required.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Excel

Good communication skills

Problem solver

Attention to detail

Team working ability

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Production Administrator

SANDIACRE, NG10 5AN (ONSITE)

Competitive Salary

Progress Rail Services UK is seeking a Production Administrator to provide administrative support on a day to day basis across various production functions.

The Role

• Comply with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Expedite parts and update plans using ERP/MRP systems.
• Maintain shop floor paperwork and accurate works order bookings.
• Keep records updated in ERP/MRP and manual logs during downtime.
• Coordinate HR tasks (interviews, holidays, training registers).
• Manage internal communications and support HSE briefings.
• Assist with KPI tracking, requisitions, and booking-in.
• Perform general clerical duties and other tasks as required.

The Candidate

• Strong working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office packages.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem solver with the ability to act quickly.
• Good team worker with the ability to prioritise multiple demands.
• Attention to detail.
• Positive attitude.
• Personable and friendly approach.

Benefits

• Tailored training to help you learn and develop.
• Company funded external qualifications (where relevant to the role).
• 33 days holiday per annum (inclusive of statutory holidays).
• Company bonus.
• Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution.
• Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms.
• Fuel Card – save 2-3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and Shell.
• Various employee recognition schemes.

About Progress Rail

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

Equal Opportunities

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.

We would politely request no agencies please.