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Administration Assistant (9 -12 month FTC)

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 25,000 - 25,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Paying £25,000 + Benefits + Free Parking
Based in Bury, North Manchester, our client a large, well-established global service provider is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join their busy production team on a 9–12 month fixed-term contract to cover a period of parental leave.
This is an office-based role offering an immediate start, working Monday to Friday for 37 hours per week, either 8:00am–4:00pm or 9:00am–5:00pm.
THE JOB
Reporting directly to the Logistics Manager, the Administrative Assistant will play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the production function. You will provide dedicated administrative support to three Team Leaders within production, ensuring processes run efficiently and deadlines are met.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  * Accurately processing customer orders using Sage 200, ensuring data integrity at all times
  * Creating, printing, and distributing delivery labels for packaged products
  * Generating packing lists and related documentation through Sage
  * Chasing and following up on purchase orders to ensure timely supply and resolution of queries
  * Liaising internally with production, logistics, and supply chain teams to support workflow
  * Assisting with the quarterly and annual stock takes, including preparation, reconciliation, and reporting
  * Carrying out general administrative tasks to support the wider production team as required
This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in being organised, accurate, and dependable.
THE PERSON
The ideal candidate will have some previous administrative or office-based experience, although full training will be provided for the right individual.
You will be:
  * Confident and professional in your communication
  * Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
  * Enthusiastic and proactive, with a positive, can-do attitude
  * Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
  * Calm and resilient when working under pressure or to tight deadlines
  * Comfortable using IT systems and learning new processes
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or further develop their administrative experience within a structured, supportive environment.
THE BENEFITS
  * A friendly and supportive working environment that encourages collaboration and professional development
  * Free onsite parking
  * 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for the duration of the fixed-term contract)
  * Company pension scheme
  * Private medical cover
  * Employee Assistance Programme
  * Cycle to work scheme
Please note – applicants must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available

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