Sales Order Processor / Administrator

Swift Temps Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

SWIFT Temps Ltd is seeking an experienced Sales Order Processor / Administrator to join a busy manufacturing environment. You will handle customer orders, liaise with internal teams and ensure accurate processing.

The role requires initiative, the ability to work independently, and strong attention to detail. Training will be provided over an initial handover, with potential for extension beyond the initial one month.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales order processing or similar administrative role.
• Experience in manufacturing or technical environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently with initiative.
• Strong attention to detail and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process and administer customer sales orders accurately.
• Respond to customer enquiries and resolve queries.
• Prepare quotations for customer requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure correct processing.
• Assist with shipping and dispatch administration.
• Maintain accurate order records.
• Prioritise workload in a busy environment.
• Perform general office duties as required.

Skills

Sales order processing

Administration

Customer service

IT systems

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

CRM system

Job description

Sales Order Processor / Administrator

Division: Commercial – SWIFT Temps Ltd

Location: To be confirmed

Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour

Contract: Temporary – initially 1 month, with the possibility of extension

Job Description

SWIFT Temps Ltd is currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Order Processor / Administrator to work within a busy manufacturing environment.

This is a fast-paced role requiring someone with previous sales order processing or similar administrative experience who can quickly adapt to the business's systems and processes. Due to the workload, the successful candidate must be confident working independently, using their initiative and managing customer enquiries with minimal supervision following an initial handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, process and administer customer sales orders accurately and efficiently.
• Respond to customer enquiries and resolve queries professionally.
• Investigate customer requirements and provide appropriate quotations.
• Liaise with customers and internal departments to ensure orders are processed correctly.
• Assist with shipping and dispatch administration.
• Complete general office and administrative duties as required.
• Maintain accurate order records and associated documentation.
• Prioritise workload effectively in a busy manufacturing environment.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience in sales order processing, sales administration or a similar customer-focused administrative role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, engineering or similar technical environment would be advantageous.
• Confidence investigating customer enquiries and preparing suitable quotations.
• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to get up to speed quickly.
• Competent IT skills and the ability to learn new systems.

Working Hours

Monday – Thursday 8.00 – 4.30

Friday 8.00 – 3.30

What the Role Offers

• £14.50 per hour.
• An initial one-month temporary assignment.
• Potential for the assignment to be extended, depending on business requirements.