Production Administrator

Production Administrator

Location: Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8
Pay Rate: £14.95 per hour
Contract: Temporary for 6 months
Hours: Mon to Thurs 07:00 to 15:55, Fri 07:00 to 11:35, 37.5 per week
Start Date: 16 February 2026

Role Overview
We are recruiting a Production Administrator to support a busy Operations team due to increased workload. Working under the Operations Manager and alongside Production Area Leaders, you will provide key administrative support within a manufacturing environment. This role would suit someone with a strong administrative background in production or planning, who is comfortable working with data and numbers in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Operations Department
• Support production scheduling and planning activities
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Compile, record and retrieve production and operational data
• Assist with report building and data analysis
• Obtain and track supplies as required
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry across systems

Skills and Experience

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar Production Administrator or operational admin role
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confident working with numbers and data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and spreadsheet data entry
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Systems

• SAP experience is an advantage but not essential
• Experience with other ERP systems considered, training provided