Administration Assistant

About us:
James Walker is a global materials engineering specialist working in partnership with blue chip customers across the oil and gas, metallurgical, nuclear, biopharmaceutical, marine propulsion, aerospace and renewable energy industries.

With a heritage of innovation built up over 135 years, our business thrives on a culture of technical, operational and service excellence driven by a desire to put our people at the heart of amazing engineering.

We are currently looking to recruit an Administration Assistant on a permanent contract. This role will be within the Logistics Department based at the Cockermouth Manufacturing Business Unit.

Main duties of this role will include but are not limited to:

· Providing administrative support to the logistics team.

· Dealing with all incoming enquiries.

· Updating delivery status reports.

· Liaising with shipping companies ensuring stock is transported and delivery is on time.

· Arranging and completing all associated paperwork and customs documents.

· Liaising with warehouse and monitoring stock levels.

· Dealing with clients and their accounts.

· Processing and checking invoicing and amending where necessary.

· Liaising with international clients and suppliers both in the UK and worldwide.

· Updating in house systems (Oracle/Apex currently) ensuring data is kept accurate.

· To collect and present data, despatch weights/values data subject to requirements.

The successful candidate must have:

· Experience of working within a logistics role would be of an advantage for this role as would a good understanding of import and export processes.

· A minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade C/level 4 or above including English, Maths and Science.

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

· Excellent IT skills.

· A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

· Ability to process information in a timely manner.

· The ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative.

· The ability to work effectively in a pressurised environment

In return we offer a competitive salary, 25 days annual holiday plus Bank Holidays, early finish times on a Friday, enrolment into the James Walker Pension Plan plus various other benefits.

How to apply:

For further information on this vacancy, please contact the HR Department on 01900 823555. To apply, please click on the link to submit your CV and covering letter.

The closing date for applications is Friday 05 April 2024.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £22,930.42 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person