Projects and Order Processing Administrator – Full Time – Watford

Catering; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Specialist Recruitment is recruiting for a Projects and Order Processing Administrator to join a global business in Watford. This is a long-term temporary maternity cover, starting in September so that you can have an in‑depth handover before the current administrator begins maternity leave.

The role involves logging equipment and project orders, maintaining accurate spreadsheets, coordinating vendors and contractors, and supporting site teams across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of all Microsoft packages including MS Excel.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with initiative and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Raising and logging equipment and project orders for new and existing warehouse sites, ensuring timely delivery.
• Supporting warehouse teams with project work and equipment queries.
• Maintaining spreadsheets and tracker records with accurate vendor, equipment and pricing data.
• Producing spreadsheets, management information and reports.
• Updating and issuing company manuals including equipment specs and signage.
• Coordinating diaries and meetings with external consultants and contractors.
• Carrying out vendor due diligence including insurance and certifications.

Skills

Administration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Pressure management

Initiative

Communication

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Are you an organised administrator who enjoys keeping projects, systems and suppliers running smoothly?

We’re recruiting for a Projects and Order Processing Administrator to join a global business in Watford. This is a varied role supporting sites across the UK and Europe, coordinating project orders, maintaining accurate systems and working closely with vendors, contractors and internal teams.

This is a long-term temporary opportunity as a maternity cover, starting in September so that you are able to have an in-depth handover before the current administrator begins her maternity leave.

Hourly rate equivalent of £28,800pa.

Monday - Friday, fully office-based.

Duties to include:

• Raising and logging equipment and project orders for new and existing warehouse sites, ensuring everything is delivered on time.
• Supporting warehouse teams with project work, equipment queries and general advice.
• Managing and maintaining spreadsheets and tracker records, ensuring vendor, equipment and pricing information is accurate and up to date across the regions.
• Producing spreadsheets, management information and general reports.
• Updating and issuing company manuals, including equipment specifications and signage information.
• Coordinating diaries and meetings with external consultants and contractors.
• Carrying out vendor due diligence, including checking insurance and legal certifications.

Candidate Requirements:

• Good working knowledge of all Microsoft packages including MS Excel
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• A self-motivated approach, with the confidence to use your own initiative.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused attitude.

Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment.

Salary: £28000 - £29000/annum

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire