Operations Administration Support – Preston - £25,000 - £30,000

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Preston. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as an Operations Administration Support on a full-time temporary to permanent basis

Culture and Environment

Our clients culture is supportive, friendly and welcoming. Their values are trust, safety and team work. The role is a standalone role supporting various departments including Operations, Maintenance and HR. This is a diverse fast pace role with an immediate start.

Personality

Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with a passion for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? Our client, is currently seeking an Administrative Support professional to assist their dynamic Manufacturing teams.

In this critical role, you’ll be the backbone of daily operations—providing clerical and administrative support to ensure everything runs efficiently, from compliance with regulatory standards to seamless communication across departments.

Reward

• Monday to Friday – 8:00am – 4:30pm

• Accrued holiday pay

• Free parking

• Statutory pension

Job Role:

• Keeping maintenance records and equipment logs updated

• Helping schedule service and repair appointments

• Supporting inventory tracking of tools and spare parts

• Processing orders, tracking deliveries, and liaising with suppliers

• Assisting with reports and spreadsheets on maintenance performance

• Coordinating safety checks and document compliance activities

• Managing work orders, timekeeping, and shift schedules

• Assisting with scheduling events, training, and team meetings

• Maintaining project dashboards and tracking action items

• Helping prepare presentations, reports, and training materials

• Collecting and reporting performance metrics and KPIs

• Supporting internal communications and related documentation

• Updating and maintaining employee records and files

• Assisting with HR calendars, deadlines, and compliance tracking

• Responding to basic employee questions about policies and benefits

• Supporting employee engagement and internal communications activities

• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information responsibly

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience within a similar role

• Strong organisational, time management, and multitasking abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft packages  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

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