Manufacturing Administrator - Witney, Oxford

Donaldson Timber Systems; Witney; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable home manufacturer in Witney is seeking an Administrative Support professional to join its Manufacturing department. You will be responsible for processing information, handling delivery notes, and assisting with ERP systems, all while ensuring confidentiality and attention to detail. The position offers competitive benefits including 30 days of holiday and career development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday per year

Pension

Sick pay

Family private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits programme

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership

Dental insurance

Dine out discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise workload and maintain confidentiality.
• Proactively deliver administration requirements.
• Clear communicator and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the Manufacturing department.
• Process information, delivery notes, drawing packages, and purchase orders.
• Assist with ERP material consumption and sales order shipping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Organizational skills

Job description

We reward our people, and you’ll have good benefits, a competitive salary, ongoing development and an opportunity to develop your career. This full‑time role is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with an opportunity for flexible working.

30 days holiday per year, pension, sick pay, family private medical insurance, life assurance and inclusion in our Flexible Benefits programme that includes cycle to work scheme, gym membership, dental insurance and dine out discounts as well as access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Our people have made us great. Their knowledge, ideas, commitment, and energy over the last 50 years has helped to create a successful business. We’re building the sustainable low‑carbon homes of the future and manufacturing engineered sustainable homes and buildings across the UK. Our automated facility in Witney, Oxfordshire is known for its state‑of‑the‑art robotics, building over 10,000 timber‑frame homes a year to the highest standards.

We’re part of the Donaldson Group, a legacy of over 160 years with over 1,500 employees across the UK. 14 businesses, from timber importing and merchants to retail and engineering, provide a strong foundation for growth and opportunity.

A Bit About the Role

Reporting to the Office Supervisor, you will be an integral part of the Manufacturing department, providing general administrative support to meet departmental objectives. Responsibilities include processing information, delivery notes, drawing packages, and purchase orders, as well as assisting the Materials Manager with ERP material consumption and sales order shipping. You will also handle filing, archiving, and supporting the successful delivery of products and recording of manufacturing information.

Your Skills

We look for a candidate who can prioritise workload, proactively deliver administration requirements, maintain confidential information, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. The ideal person is well‑organised, a clear communicator, flexible, and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Professional Development

We offer a performance‑management process that gives you the opportunity to progress your career within the Donaldson Timber Systems division or across other divisions in the Donaldson Group.

Join Us and Make a Difference

We value our people, offering supportive, encouraging, and secure employment, along with training, learning pathways and continuous development. You will be ready for the next step in your career and play a key role in helping us grow the off‑site manufacturing industry.

Building Positive Futures

We are proud to foster personal development across all roles—from sales to site, finance to factory—encouraging all colleagues to continually develop and grow. We believe great companies hire great people and are always looking for new talent. Would you like to work with us? Contact us or apply for one of the current vacancies!