Factory Administrator
Job Description
We are currently seeking an Administrator to join our dynamic Production team at our Head office based in Steeton, West Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, has excellent communication skills, and is looking to contribute to a fast-paced environment.
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Benefits of working at Acorn:
- Induction and training programme
- Investors in People award
- Healthcare and pension provisions
- Free on-site parking
- Excellent transport links to Leeds, Bradford, and Skipton
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company Events
- On site Canteen (Subsidised food)
- Gym Membership discounts
- Health & wellbeing programme
Must be able to display the Acorn Values
OUR VALUES
?Quality of the products we make and sell and the service we provide
?Unity Working together as one team
?Integrity Acting responsibly and honestly to deliver on our promises
?Caring About our customers, each other and the wider community
?Ambition Taking Pride in all we do and striving to improve
We Recognise Your Efforts
Acorn Achievers: Monthly awards scheme with £100 vouchers for winners and £50 vouchers for runners-up.
Recommend a Friend: Earn up to £100 if your referral joins Acorn.
Please, apply now if you want to be considered for this role.
All recruitment communications will come solely from our internal Recruitment Team at Acorn Stairlifts.
Please note: this position may close early if we receive a high volume of qualified applications. To ensure ample consideration, please submit your application as soon as possible..
The Ideal Candidate
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Be able to confidently and calmly communicate at all levels
- Analytical and Problem Solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Previous experience in a similar administrative role is advantageous but not essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage internal staff requests and track stock orders from start to finish.
- Create delivery notes and monitor shipments to ensure they arrive on time.
- Act as the main contact between departments and suppliers to check deadlines and fix order issues.
- Handle the booking-in process for all deliveries arriving at the factory.
- Manage phone calls and emails from delivery companies and internal teams.
- Support the shipping department with filing, scanning, and general office tasks.
Salary Package
Salary - £27,250
Benefits
- Excellent Transport Links to Leeds, Bradford and Skipton
- Free Parking
- Healthcare Provision
- Induction and Training Programme
- In-house Canteen
- Life Insurance Cover
- On-going Coaching and Development
- Pension Provision
About the Production and Warehousing Department
Our production teams take pride in manufacturing our product to the highest possible standards using innovative manufacturing methods and managing the packaging and distribution of our product to customers globally. Roles within production include administration, production, warehousing, quality and inventory control and engineering. Positions range from operative to management levels, providing opportunities for individual progression.
Working with Acorn Stairlifts
Employing around 1,500 people worldwide Acorn is the world's largest independent manufacturer and supplier of straight stairlifts, with sales in over 80 countries and offices on 4 continents. Acorn achieved the Investors in People award and continues to invest in its most valuable resource: its people.
