Sales Administrator

Headway Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

37.5-hour week

Site-based role in Bradford

Job summary

Headway Recruitment in Bradford is seeking an organised Sales Administrator to join a British manufacturing business. You will support Sales, Production and Operations, keeping orders, stock records and day-to-day processes running smoothly.

The role is hands-on in a busy environment, offering a 37.5-hour week and site-based work in Bradford. Applicants should have strong attention to detail and solid admin experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration within manufacturing, production or similar operational environment.
• Experience using Sage 50.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Confident communication with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Proficient IT skills and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders (POs).
• Create and manage work orders.
• Book goods in and keep stock records up to date.
• Assist with stock takes and inventory control.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to Sales and Operations teams.
• Maintain accurate information using Sage 50 and internal systems.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and colleagues across the business.
• Arrange transport and coordinate deliveries as required.
• Support general office administration and assist the wider team.

Skills

Administration

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Sales Administrator

Location: Bradford

Salary: £28,000-£30,000 DOE

Job type: Temp to perm

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working pattern: Monday to Thursday, 8.00 am-4.30 pm and Friday, 8.00 am-2.00 pm, with a 30-minute break each day

Fully site-based

The Role

We're looking for an organised and proactive Sales Administrator to join an established British manufacturing business in Bradford.

Our client specialises in products for road safety, traffic management and electrical installations across the highways sector. They supply customers throughout the UK and internationally, including local authorities, utility providers, contractors and engineers.

Working in a small team, the Sales Administrator will provide essential administrative support across Sales, Production and Operations, helping to keep orders, stock records and day-to-day processes running smoothly.

This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit someone who enjoys keeping things organised, takes pride in getting the details right and is comfortable working in a busy manufacturing environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Raising and processing purchase orders (POs).
• Creating and managing work orders.
• Booking goods in and keeping stock records up to date.
• Assisting with stock takes and general inventory control.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Sales and Operations teams.
• Maintaining accurate information using Sage 50 and internal systems.
• Liaising with suppliers, customers and colleagues across the business.
• Arranging transport and coordinating deliveries where required.
• Supporting general office administration and helping the wider team as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Previous administration experience, preferably within manufacturing, production or a similar operational environment.
• Experience using Sage 50.
• Good organisational skills and a strong eye for detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Confident communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

The Person

We're looking for someone who is reliable, practical and happy to take ownership of their work. You'll be comfortable working with minimal supervision, solving problems as they arise and adapting to the needs of a busy business.

This role will suit someone who enjoys a focused working environment, takes a hands-on approach and understands the importance of accurate administration in keeping a manufacturing operation moving.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £28,000-£30,000, depending on experience.
• A consistent 37.5-hour working week.
• An early finish every Friday at 2.00 pm.
• A fully site-based role in Bradford.
• The opportunity to join an established manufacturing business in a varied Sales Administrator role.

If you have solid administration experience, know your way around Sage 50 and enjoy being the person who keeps things organised behind the scenes, we'd like to hear from you.