Administrative Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.36 to £14.97 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.36-£14.97 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 August 2025 |
| Location: | Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9EB |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4710237_1753287270 |
Summary
Your new company
A well-established engineering business based in South Cumbria, with over 60 years of experience supporting the UK's energy infrastructure. The office team plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth delivery of bespoke technical projects, working closely with engineering, production, and client service teams. Known for our collaborative culture and commitment to quality, we offer a stable and supportive environment where attention to detail and strong communication skills are highly valued.
Your new role
As a temporary Administrator, you will support the Purchasing department and Project Coordinators with an increased workload.
Duties will include:
- Communication of project information to internal and external stakeholders.
- Liaise between departments to resolve and help progress slow-moving projects.
- Completing price checks
- Assist with the arrangement of delivery logistics
- Creation of purchase orders
- Sourcing goods and liaising with suppliers to keep purchasing information up-to-date
- Maintaining the supplier database
*This can be a full-time or part-time role with negotiable working hours*
What you'll need to succeed
- Excellent communication skills
- Time management
- Be Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisation skills.
- A good team player, keen to support the wider business when necessary.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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