Site Administrator

Saputo; Davidstow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme (quarterly)

Autonomous working environment

Pension contributions

Health cash plan

Thrive app access

Life assurance

Discounted products

Free on-site parking

Staff restaurant

My Staff Shop discounts

Job summary

Saputo UK is seeking a Site Administrator to support the Site Director and Plant Leadership Team at our flagship UK site. You will manage reception duties, coordinate information for leadership meetings, and handle travel and accommodation bookings for onsite and offsite events.

The role requires strong communication, diary management, and proficiency with MS Office. You will contribute to smooth site operations and maintain a welcoming, professional presence for visitors and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a fast-paced environment.
• Able to manage the Site Director's diary and workload.
• Strong communication skills both in person and on the phone.
• Proficient with MS Office suite and standard admin tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide organisational, secretarial and administrative support to the Site Director and Plant Leadership Team.
• Act as first point of contact for visitors and manage reception duties with a professional approach.
• Coordinate onsite and offsite events, including catering, travel and accommodation bookings.
• Compile information for leadership meetings and weekly site communications.
• Support with information distribution and site newsletters.

Skills

Communication

Diary management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

SDUK's brands include the Nation's favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.

This role sits within the Saputo Dairy UK flagship site - where we primarily focus on the production of our multi award-winning cheddars. As the Site Administrator you will be responsible for all organisational, secretarial, and administrative support to the Site Director and her wider Plant Leadership Team (PLT).

Supporting the Site Director, who holds overall responsibility for the success of the plant, you'll play a key role in ensuring the PLT have the information required to make informed decisions during leadership meetings.

You will act as the first point of contact for internal and external visitors in a high footfall reception, ensuring a smooth running of operations for all visitors both in person and through the switchboard have a high quality welcome and are well engaged - maintaining a professional manner with people from a range of different levels of seniority.

YOU'LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY...

• Ensuring information is collated and made readily available for leadership meetings, and contributing with additional information as required
• Setting the standard with welcoming visitors to site in a friendly and professional manner
• Supporting with onsite and offsite event organisation, including catering, travel and accommodation booking
• Being a duty holder for the display screen equipment risk control standards
• Acting as the go-to person on site for questions and queries
• Collating information for the site weekly newsletter and ensuring timely distribution

YOU'RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE...

• Experienced working within a similar position in a fast-paced and high-pressured environment
• A good communicator and able to demonstrate a friendly and professional demeanor at all times, in person and over the phone
• Able to manage your own diary and workload effectively, plus that of the Site Director
• Comfortable using all MS Office products
• Detail-orientated

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH...

• Bonus scheme paid quarterly
• Autonomous and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
• Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
• Life assurance
• Discounted branded products
• Free, on-site parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/careers/employee-benefits

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.

You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.