About this role
Job Description:
This is a fixed term and part-time role for 25 hours per week (Mon-Fri preferred) for 6 months based at Instron’s High Wycombe site.
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Machine Shop Administrator to support the day-to-day administration and planning activities within our Machine Shop. This is a key role that ensures the efficient coordination of production planning, purchasing, supplier management, health and safety administration, payroll administration, and machine shop reporting activities.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate machine shop planning and administration activities. • Expedite supplier orders and manage tooling purchases. • Maintain production records, spreadsheets, reports, and KPIs. • Administer monthly payroll timesheets, material certificates, tooling invoices, and machine checklists. • Support Health & Safety processes and compliance documentation. • Manage stock, raw material reordering, PPE, and stationery purchasing. • Support continuous improvement initiatives and ISO quality standards. About You
• Previous administration experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment. • Intermediate Microsoft Excel and computer skills for data input and using established report templates. • Excellent organisational and communication abilities. • Knowledge of stock control and purchasing processes (desirable). • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities. • Strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements. Qualifications
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics. • Advanced Excel training and Power BI knowledge are advantageous.