Administrator

HR and Production Administrator required in Newport to support a new manufacturing facility with 45 staff, part of a growing global group. £28K salary, 25 days holiday (+ banks hols), pension, other benefits. Mon-Thurs 8:00am 4:30pm, Friday 7:00am 1:00pm.

We are looking for an experienced Administrator to support the daily operations with responsibilities that may include answering the phone, keeping track of inventory, maintaining financial and client records, handling HR duties and documentation and to provide administrative support as needed.

This high-level Administrator should be very well organised and thrive under pressure.

Our client is a world-leading manufacturer of B2B and B2C products with c700 employees across multiple sites in the UK, Europe and the US. With leading brands, innovative products, and a global footprint, they are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that protect public health and work in harmony with nature.

HR and Production Administrator Key Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact: answering calls and responding to enquiries
• Maintain and update company databases, records, and documentation
• Manage office administration including inventory, supplies, meetings, travel, and events
• Provide administrative support across Finance, Operations, and HR
• Draft and issue correspondence to suppliers, customers, and employees
• Support recruitment activities: applications, shortlisting, interviews, offers, contracts, and referencing
• Coordinate onboarding, inductions, and employee training
• Maintain HR documentation and respond to day-to-day HR queries in line with company policies
• Support ad-hoc projects and other duties as required

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• 2+ years experience in an administrative or similar role
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and report creation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines
• Collaborative team player with a flexible, proactive approach

Desirable

• Qualification in Business Administration or related field
• Experience in HR administration
• CIPD membership or HR-related training

This is a great opportunity to become a pivotal member of the manufacturing site.

Please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an informal chat about the role.