Our client based in Dartford has an exciting opportunity to join their friendly team as an Administrator to support their daily operations.

This role involves a mix of administrative, operational, and compliance tasks to help ensure that production, inventory, and documentation run efficiently and in accordance with food safety standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support to sales, production, quality assurance, warehouse, and management teams.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Assist with tracking purchase orders, delivery schedules, and supplier documentation.
• Handle office communications, including answering phones, responding to emails, and routing inquiries to appropriate departments.
• Prepare and file documentation required for food safety compliance (e.g., HACCP records, traceability logs, cleaning schedules).
• Schedule meetings, maintain calendars, and assist with report preparation.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs with external vendors and contractors.
• Order and manage office and production-related supplies.
• Ensure all administrative procedures support food safety, hygiene, and company quality standards.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in an administrative role, preferably in manufacturing or food production. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and industry compliance (e.g., HACCP, GMP) would be advantageous.
• Any additional qualifications in business administration or food safety are a plus.
• Qualified to A Level or equivalent standard (e.g., IB Diploma, Level 3 qualification)

WORKING ATTRIBUTES

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

£27,846PA / £12.60 (plus 1 hour paid break daily so over 37.5hrs worked this would equate to £14.28ph)

This role is on a temp – perm basis, subject to satisfactory performance and attendance this role will become permanent after 12 week’s.

Due to high volumes of applications received we will only contact candidates that match the required skillset.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £27,846.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dartford (Kent, South East Region): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word)?

Experience:

• Administrative: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person