Temporary Office Administrator

Northampton Business Directory; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer in Milton Keynes is seeking a Temporary Office Administrator for an initial 3-month period, paying £13.50/hr. The role involves reviewing job statuses, cross-referencing technical information, liaising with customers to ensure job progress, and providing admin support. Ideal candidates are organised, detail-oriented, and proactive, with an interest in motorsport beneficial. The position requires immediate availability for training and has the potential for full-time hours in the new year.

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Computer literate, with confidence using databases or job management systems.
• An interest in motorsport is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review inactive jobs and identify reasons they cannot proceed.
• Cross-reference technical drawings and job records.
• Liaise with customers to communicate missing items.
• Update and maintain accurate job status in the EPM system.
• Assist with creating new jobs to support finance and admin teams.
• Provide general administrative support during peak periods.
• Maintain clear and accurate records.

Skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication

Proactive

Ability to work independently

Database management

Customer engagement

Job description

Temporary Office Administrator – £13.50/hr

Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: 3-month temporary

Our client, a well-established manufacturer supplying products to the motorsport industry, is looking for a Temporary Office Administrator to join their team. This is a key role supporting the business during a particularly busy period at the start of the new year, helping to ensure jobs are set up correctly and production runs smoothly. The ideal candidate will be able to start ASAP for initial training days, ahead of moving into a full-time schedule in the new year.

Key Responsibilities

• Review inactive jobs and identify reasons they cannot proceed (e.g. missing moulds, materials, or customer‑supplied components)
• Cross‑reference technical drawings, job records, and delivery information to confirm what has and hasn’t been received
• Liaise with customers to clearly communicate any missing items required to progress work
• Update and maintain accurate job status within the Enterprise Production Management (EPM) system
• Assist with creating new jobs on the system to support finance and administration teams
• Provide general administrative support to the office during peak workload periods
• Maintain clear, accurate, and up‑to‑date records at all times

About You

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Comfortable chasing information and following up professionally with customers
• Computer literate, with confidence using databases or job management systems
• Able to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
• Proactive and capable of working independently once trained
• An interest in motorsport is beneficial and will help you engage with the products and customers
• Available to start ASAP for initial training days, ahead of a full‑time schedule in the new year

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a busy, fast‑paced manufacturing environment, with the chance to make a real impact during a critical period.