Paint Department Support/ Administrator

Administrative Support Assistant – Fixed-Term Contract About the Role We are looking for an organised and dependable Administrative Support Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail to support a busy operational department. The successful candidate will help ensure our day-to-day processes run smoothly, with responsibilities covering stock control, equipment compliance, data management, purchase orders and general administration. Working Hours Full-time - Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm. Key Responsibilities * Update and maintain accurate stock inventory records, working closely with the Storeperson to confirm current stock levels. * Ensure all plant and equipment is correctly recorded and compliant, including carrying out checks on site. * Provide day-to-day administrative support to the team. * Accurately enter and update information within the work control system. * Maintain records, including job cards, trackers and project information. * Create, process and monitor purchase orders. * Liaise with suppliers to ensure goods are received within the required timescales. * Manage multiple tasks effectively and ensure deadlines are met. * Support the smooth and efficient running of departmental processes. About You The ideal candidate will have: * Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within an industrial, operational or similar working environment. * Strong data-entry and record-management skills. * Experience using work control systems and processing purchase orders or invoices. * Confidence using Microsoft Excel and Word. * Excellent accuracy and attention to detail. * Strong organisational and time-management skills. * The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team. * A willingness to carry out some duties within the site environment. Security Clearance The successful candidate will be required to complete BPSS security clearance. Applicants must be able to provide a full three-year employment history and disclose any gaps in employment