We are recruiting for a Production Assistant to join an established engineering and manufacturing company in Bolton.
This is a varied, office based role covering quotations, purchasing, production administration and day to day business operations. You will work across different areas of the business, helping to ensure customer orders, materials and production information are managed accurately and efficiently.
The role would suit someone with previous production experience within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment who is looking to build on their existing skills and take on greater responsibility. Candidates currently working in other Engineering or Manufacturing roles with relevant transferable skills will also be considered.
Salary: £27,378 to £32,448 per annum., Days of Work: Monday to Thursday: 7:45am to 4:45pm, Friday: 7:45am to 12:30pm. .Hours of Work: 37 hours 15 minutes per week.
Key Responsibilities Production Assistant:
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Prepare customer quotations using enquiries, specifications and engineering drawings.
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Follow up quotations and customer enquiries.
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Raise purchase orders and order materials from suppliers.
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Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding pricing, orders, lead times and deliveries.
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Support production planning and maintain accurate records using AMFG and other company systems.
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Work with engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation when preparing quotations and processing orders.
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Use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook for daily administration.
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Assist with reporting, pricing information and production data.
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Support the introduction of a new CRM system and adapt to updated processes and systems.
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As a Production Assistant, help keep production information, purchasing activities and customer orders organised and up to date.
Skills and Experience:
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Previous experience in a Production Assistant role or a similar production-based position is preferred.
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An engineering or manufacturing background is essential, with candidates from other roles considered where they have relevant transferable skills.
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Strong numerical skills are essential, particularly when preparing quotations, working with figures and checking pricing information.
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An understanding of engineering drawings is important, with the willingness to build on this knowledge as part of the role.
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Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with technical information.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
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Confident communication skills when dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
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Competent using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
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Experience in production administration, purchasing or quotations would be beneficial for a Production Assistant.
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An engineering or manufacturing qualification, such as a BTEC, NVQ or equivalent, would be advantageous but is not essential.
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Full training will be provided on company systems and processes, including the introduction of the new CRM system.
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Training and development will help the successful Production Assistant build skills across production, purchasing and quotations, work independently and take ownership of responsibilities as experience grows.
Production Assistant Benefits:
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25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.
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Pension scheme.
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Opportunities to develop and progress within the business.
This Production Assistant vacancy is advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment, operating as an employment business and acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client. Please apply with your up to date CV or call Shelley in the office
