Office Manager

Office Manager

Leading Manufacturing Company
Colchester Essex (Hythe Area)
40000 per annum Full-time Permanent

Working Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm

About the Company

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business with approximately 25 employees supplying specialist products across the UK. Due to continued growth they are looking to appoint an organised and proactive Office Manager to support the smooth running of the business.

The Role

This is a varied hands-on role overseeing office operations purchasing ERP/MRP system administration and general business support. The successful candidate will work closely with multiple departments to help maintain efficient day-to-day operations.

Initially there will be no direct reports although there is potential for 1-2 existing staff members to move under the role in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders and supplier communications
• Maintain accurate records within the ERP/MRP system
• Support stock purchasing and operational administration
• Coordinate office systems IT support and equipment
• Support finance administration payroll coordination and reporting
• Maintain office records compliance documentation and health & safety administration
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding and general office management duties

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in an Office Manager Operations or Administration role
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems is essential
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Good Microsoft Office knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
• Practical proactive and hands-on approach

Desirable

• Experience within manufacturing engineering or production environments
• Understanding of purchasing invoices and finance administration
• Experience coordinating IT providers or office systems

Salary & Benefits

• 40000 salary
• 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown taken from holiday allowance
• Early finish every Friday
• On-site parking
• Access to salary sacrifice car scheme

Location: Colchester Essex
Work Location: Fully office-based