Administrator

  • Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
  • Crayford, London
  • Mar 05, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

Office Administrator
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Monday Friday
Based in North Kent

Role Overview:
We are looking for a motivated and organised Office Administrator to join an established business in North Kent, While an engineering background is a bonus, the key is a willingness to learn, strong computer skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. You ll play a key role in supporting my clients operations, liaising with customers and suppliers, and ensuring smooth day-to-day office processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing and processing customer purchase orders on a daily basis
  • Reviewing contracts and supporting procurement activities
  • Purchasing and maintaining stock of raw materials
  • Collaborating with the machine shop manager to help plan future workloads
  • Handling general enquiries from both internal teams and the workshop
  • Supporting colleagues with ad hoc tasks as required
  • Maintaining communication with suppliers and customers to ensure seamless operations
  • Participating in team planning and organisation

Successful candidate must have:

  • Strong computer literacy
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility to support different tasks across the office and workshop
  • Experience liaising with customers and suppliers (desirable)
  • Prior experience within an engineering industry desirable.