Production & Purchasing Administrator - Immediate Start

Role: Production & Purchasing Administrator

Location: Harlow

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:00am – 16:00pm, Fridays 7am – 12pm

Salary: £15.77 - £19.23 an hour, weekly pay

Temporary to Permanent opportunity

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Production & Purchasing Administrator to help support the Production Manager, for a client based in Harlow.

Duties of a Production & Purchasing Administrator:

• Assist with purchasing and accounts administration.
• Enter invoices, orders, and related data accurately into company systems.
• Export CSV files from manufacturing software and convert them into Excel spreadsheets for reporting and analysis.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Support production planning by preparing and updating schedules as required.
• Carry and move jobs around the shop floor as needed to support workflow.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely communication and resolution of queries.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production department.

What we would like from you:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (data manipulation, formatting, and reporting).
• Previous experience in purchasing, accounts, or production support desirable.
• Comfortable with data entry and system-based work.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks, including moving materials/jobs on the shop floor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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