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The Work Shop are pleased to be working with an establish business in Salisbury which is recruiting for an experienced and detail-orientated Administrator to join their dynamic team.
The Administrator will play a vital role in sourcing, organising, and cataloguing materials needed to fulfil customer projects. The successful Administrator will ensure materials are procured and catalogued in a timely manner, with accurate pricing.
What’s in it for the Administrator?
- Competitive salary, £27.5K per annum and benefits package.
- Part-time hours available – Monday to Friday 30 hours per week
- Opportunities for career development and advancement.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Liaise with project managers and production planners to clarify procurement needs and maintain workflow efficiency
- Ensure timely and efficient delivery of materials for seamless project execution
- Assist with cataloguing, archiving, and storing materials, including items held at external locations
- Procure specialist items and commission work from relevant suppliers
- Negotiate best prices for purchases and ensure cost-effective procurement
- Monitor and flag delivery issues that may affect production or customer timelines
- Process purchase orders, approve invoices, and perform ad hoc tasks to support the Projects team
- Previous administrative or purchasing experience and ability to work to tight deadlines
- Numerate to enable economical and effective purchasing
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with other departments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible, methodical and detail orientated with high levels of accuracy.
Job Features
| Job Category | Office & Administration |
| Salary | £27,500 |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 6707/52 |
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Bid Coordinator to join a well-established and growing business based in Romsey. Our client has expanded their business in recent months and are ever evolving their service offerings.
As a Bid Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the bidding process for the business. From the moment a bid opportunity lands to the final submission, you’ll oversee the entire process, ensuring deadlines are met and submissions are accurate.
Main duties of the Bid Coordinator:
- Monitor and manage the bid inbox to ensure timely response
- Identification and maintenance of online portals and other sources of tender opportunities
- Taking ownership of coordinating and submitting compliant bids
- Compiling and completing accurate responses to bid submissions
- Maintain and update the bid library with essential documents and credentials
- Manging Bid docs to ensure consistency and adherence to brand guidelines
- Ensuring all relevant management information (bid outcomes, KPIs etc) is captured and updated
- Track bid outcomes, update KPIs, attend meetings, and support business development activities
- Strong administrative background and understanding of a bidding process
- Proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic with a strong sense of initiative
- Effective communicator and collaborative team player, able to build strong relationships
- Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong written skills with excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation for document creation and review
- Experienced in digital editing and refining copy to maintain consistency and brand standards
Job Features
| Job Category | Office & Administration |
| Salary | £30000 |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 7164/21 |
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Picker Packer to join our client’s friendly team in Poole. As a Picker Packer, you will be responsible for preparing and packing products and orders for shipment in a warehouse environment.
Responsibilities:
- Pick, pack and prepare products for shipment according to specific instructions
- Ensuring accuracy and quality control by inspecting products for any defects or damages
- Advising the Team Leader when stock volumes are low
- Regular stock taking
- Using equipment in a safe manner
- Finding suitable alternatives for out-of-stock items
- Maintaining a clean and organised work area to ensure safety and efficiency
- Collaborating with team members to meet production goals and deadline
- Goods in/Goods out
- Previous experience in a warehouse or production environment preferred
- Familiarity with quality control procedures and attention to detail
- Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes is a plus
Job Features
| Job Category | Warehouse |
| Salary | £12.21 - £12.50 p/h |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Temp - Perm |
| Job ID | // |
We are looking for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with strong mechanical and electrical skills to support the maintenance and improvement of our Client’s plastic pipe extrusion lines, plastic fabrication and tool making equipment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with machinery, haul-offs, cutters, vacuum tanks, and downstream equipment used in the production of plastic pipes (e.G., HDPE, PPR, PP) and plastic fabrications.
Essential Skills & Qualifications of Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer:
- Recognised qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (e.G., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND).
- Proven experience in maintaining and troubleshooting plastic pipe extrusion or automated machinery (e.G., Single screw extruders, vacuum sizing tanks, haul-offs, cutting equipment would be advantageous).
- Strong fault-finding skills on PLC-based control systems, motors, sensors, and variable speed drives (VSDs).
- Understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic systems, cooling/chiller circuits, and pipe sizing equipment.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, continuous production environment.
- Familiar with safe working practices and risk assessments.
- 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations (if electrical bias).
- Experience with automation systems, PLC fault diagnosis (e.G., Siemens, Allen Bradley).
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, TPM, or continuous improvement tools.
- Previous experience in the plastic pipe manufacturing industry (e.G., Water, gas, cable conduit) would be advantageous.
- Must be a car owner and driver
- Factory floor environment; exposure to noise, heat, and industrial machinery.
- Day shift, including the potential to include nights and weekends to be agreed in advance.
- Use of PPE and strict adherence to safety protocols is essential.
Job Features
| Job Category | Production |
| Salary | £32000 - £42500 |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 4993/18 |
An excellent opportunity has just become available for a Customer Service Advisor to join an innovative and family run business based in Southampton.
As a Customer Service Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for customers, ensuring all enquiries and orders are handled promptly and professionally.
Responsibilities of a Customer Service Advisor:
- Handle customer enquiries via telephone and email in a professional manner
- Process all customer orders and maintain accurate and up-to-date records
- Liaise with hauliers and carriers to obtain delivery updates and proofs of delivery
- Assist the internal Sales team with administrative duties and phone cover during peak times
- Carry out additional ad-hoc duties as required to support the business.
- Prior customer service experience, ideally within manufacturing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively
- Computer literate, with confidence using spreadsheets and order processing systems with high levels of attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational, prioritising and problem-solving skills
- Conscientious, self-motivated, and able to work independently
- Strong team-working skills, contributing positively to a collaborative environment
- Patient, polite, and assertive approach
Job Features
| Job Category | Customer Services |
| Salary | £27,040 |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 779/18 |
Job Title: Production Operative / Installer
Location: Romsey
Contract: Temp to Permanent
Overview:
Our client in Romsey is seeking a skilled Production Operative / Installer to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis. This hands-on role involves manufacturing high-quality technical furniture, preparing products for dispatch, and assisting with on-site installations both in the UK and potentially overseas.
Key Responsibilities Production Operative:
- Cut and drill aluminium extrusions using workshop tools
- Assemble and pack products to specification and high standards
- Build various console units and storage systems (from basic to advanced levels)
- Carry out goods inspection and sign-off procedures
- Liaise with internal teams and follow production schedules
- Assist in on-site installations, ensuring all items are packed securely and installed to customer satisfaction
- Follow health & safety procedures, both in the workshop and on-site
- Previous experience in manufacturing or assembly (aluminium work is desirable)
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Good communication and team-working abilities
- Willingness to learn and adapt
- Must be a car owner with a full, clean driving licence
- Ability to travel for occasional overseas installations
Job Features
| Job Category | Production |
| Salary | £12.30 p/h |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Temp - Perm |
| Job ID | 3962/7 |
Our client is a well-established installations company based in Fordingbridge looking for a Warehouse Assistant to join their team. This company works worldwide, and they are extremely proud of their track record for creative design and professional service they offer.
Duties of Warehouse Assistant:
- Keeping warehouse tidy and walkways clear
- Taking deliveries
- Loading and unloading vans
- Packing and sending occasional jobs on the overnight courier
- Prepping stands with the installation crew – picking metalwork and assembling units (training given)
- Weekend overtime sometimes available
- Driving license essential
- Forklift license preferred but not essential (training provided)
- Can be quite a physical role with unloading and loading vehicles etc.
- Reliable, good time keeping, motivated and keen to learn
- Opportunity to grow within the company
Job Features
| Job Category | Warehouse |
| Salary | £25,480 |
| Working Hours | Full time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 3246/13 |
Due to ambitious growth and expansion, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Picker Packer to join a well-established and dynamic business based in the heart of Romsey. As a Picker Packer, you will work in clean stores environment, where various supplies are stocked.
Duties for the Picker Packer:
- Locate and pick small item orders from pick sheets, using a hand-held scanning device
- Scanning and picking orders from specified locations in the stores room
- Ensuring labels match product codes
- Preparing items to be picked up for delivery
- Packing according to requirements
- Committed and dedicated
- Possess a good level of concentration
- Ability to work accuracy with high attention to detail
- Proactive, supportive, and eager contributor whilst working as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills and positive attitude
Job Features
| Job Category | Warehouse |
| Salary | £24000 - £25000 |
| Working Hours | Full time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 4019/43 |
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Administrator to join a well-established and growing business based in Romsey. Our client has expanded their business in recent months and are ever evolving their service offerings.
As an Administrator, you will be supporting the smooth delivery of technical reports and projects across the business. Working closely with internal teams, this role plays a key part in ensuring efficient coordination, communication, and quality assurance for clients.
Main duties of the Administrator
- Assisting the Projects and Reports team in managing the day-to-day processing and delivery of reports for the business.
- Updating systems including reporting and project trackers / spreadsheets, CRM systems, and monitoring the status of reports to ensure they are delivered to the client in a timely manner.
- Where required, organising and booking in of meetings, as well as completion of meeting minutes during meetings.
- Liaise with internal team and technical authors to progress reports through from instruction to issue.
- Carry out grammatical and ‘sense’ checks of reports ahead of issuing to client.
- Monitor incoming phone and email queries regarding status of Reports
- Other ad hoc admin duties.
- Previous administrative experience
- Experience of client interaction via telephone, email, and hard copy documentation
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively to meet deadlines
- IT literate with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Approachable, committed, pro-active and efficient individual.
Job Features
| Job Category | Office & Administration |
| Salary | £28,000 - £30,000 |
| Working Hours | Full time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 7164/20 |
