Production Administrator

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Reporting to the Senior Production Administrator, the Production Administrator is responsible for assisting production with planning and scheduling of works orders and sales orders and other daily production related tasks.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Day to day sales order processing

· Raising works orders.

· Liaising with various departments UK & CZ

· Raising purchase orders

· Liaise with sales offices and internal departments regarding order updates, like delays/ changes to acknowledged dispatch dates etc

· Customer requests for improved delivery.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills and attributes

Essential

Planning and organising skills

Ability to act decisively

Attention to detail

Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative and be willing to assist in other supply chain departments when required.

Ability to prioritise tasks and work in a logical systematic manner.

Self motivated

A team player with excellent communication skills

Adaptable, approachable and flexible

Desirable

Knowledge of Sage X3

Experience

Essential

Customer Service

Computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

Why work for Pickering?

People are at the heart of Pickering. We believe that each employee contributes directly to Pickering’s growth and success, in return we offer

· A competitive salary

· 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

· Corporate membership at the local gym and spa

· Quarterly Team building budget for nights out / lunches etc

· A thorough induction programme, including a Pickering Pal being assigned to you to ensure you feel welcome and to check in on you during your probation

· Regular reviews and performance related pay increases (subject to business conditions)

· Employee wellbeing and mental health support through our partnership with Plumm Health

· Wellbeing Program with Spa Medical

· Paid company social events such as a summer festival and Christmas party

· Career progression

· Training programmes

· Sponsoring further education

· Salary sacrifice car scheme

· Potential for Worldwide Business Travel (role dependant).

· Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit.

What is it like working for Pickering?

We are friendly, warm and welcoming and encourage a professional yet informal working environment.

We are passionate about giving back to our local community and have various charity fundraising activities throughout the year, as well as making charitable donations at Christmas, with an emphasis on keeping our support local.

Physical and mental health is also very important to Pickering, we have 5 mental health first aiders, a wellbeing and mental health platform, where employees have access to counselling and wellbeing courses. We have free fresh fruit, tea, coffee and juices in our canteen and offer employees the option of a consultations with a personal trainer, nutritionist or an annual health check via our partnership with Spa medical.

Pickering is committed to valuing diversity and seeks to provide all employees with the opportunity for career and personal development based on ability, qualifications and suitability.

We are proud to have been shortlisted in 2022 as finalists in the Tendring Blue Ribbon Award, for Employer of the year and Business in community.

We are a family run business and these traditional family values remain at the core of what we do, despite our growth.

You find loads more information about who we are and what we do on our website and careers page https://www.pickeringtest.com/https://info.pickeringtest.com/pickering-group-careersso have a good look, or feel free to give the HR team a call for an informal chat on 01255 687900 before you apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clacton-on-Sea: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location