Administrative Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Administrative Coordinator
Our client Based in the Wolverhampton area is looking to recruit an Administrative Coordinator to their growing team. This is an office based role connecting the sales team with the manufacturing side of the business. This is an office based role and training can be given so long as you have a good knowledge of Excel/ IT, strong work ethic and a professional telephone manor. The key element of this role will be looking after a set of customers and giving them updates on their orders. As well as ensuring a smooth process from start to finish and communicating any delays or issues as well as problem solving This is a permanent role in a growing, friendly and supportive Engineering company. A well run and modern machining facility with opportunities to support in other areas of the business through training. Interesting and varied engineering projects and a great time to join.
Administrative Coordinator and Responsibilities
- Order entry both Domestic (UK clients) and Export clients
- Job building based on orders being processed.
- Place purchase orders on local suppliers following instruction against the order being processed
- Scan orders in the system and filing accordingly as our system structure
- Raise internal job cards, if required against individual orders
- Responsible for assisting the team support a number of customers with delivery and finish dates
- Communicate any delivery or manufacturing issues to customers
- Developing rapport and relationships with key customers and contacts.
- Ensuring customer requests are fully understood and resolved.
- To follow departmental systems, processes and procedures
- Handle customer issues professionally and escalate problems where necessary
- Facilitating the flow of materials between various parties and departments.
- Identifying critical shortages or manufacturing delays and sharing information with colleagues and customers
- Experience in Engineering, Logistics, Expediting is welcomed but not essential.
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Must be computer literate in Excel, Word, Outlook etc
Administrative Coordinator Salary and benefits
- Hours- 08:30 – 17:30 Monday to Friday
- Salary circa £20,000-£25,000 per annum
- Training/ System training
- Pension
- 33 Days holiday
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Adminopass
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Administrative Assistant roles across JK Associates's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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