Job Title:Office Manager

Location: Irlam, Greater Manchester

Hours: Part time (3 days per week), with potential to move to full time

Salary: £13-£15 p/h DOE

About the Company

A specialist engineering and automation solutions provider delivering bespoke systems across sectors including medical, food, oil and gas, and aerospace is seeking a part time Administrative Assistant to support its growing operations team.

Role Overview

This is a varied administrative position supporting the smooth running of daily business operations. Working closely with engineering, service, and management teams, the successful candidate will take ownership of core administrative processes including timesheets, purchase orders, invoicing, payroll coordination, and general office organisation. The role suits someone organised, proactive, and comfortable multitasking across different business functions. As the business continues to grow, there is potential for this position to develop into a full time role.

Key Responsibilities

Collect, check, and process engineer timesheets

Raise purchase orders and maintain accurate records

Chase overdue invoices and liaise with suppliers where required

Prepare and submit payroll information

Maintain and update internal logs, databases, and spreadsheets

Assist with document control and general office administration

Provide administrative support to engineering and service teams

Support travel bookings, training arrangements, and site visit scheduling

Handle incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries

Support other ad hoc business tasks as required

Experience and Skills

Essential:

Previous experience in an administrative or office support role

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Confident with Microsoft Excel, Word, and general office software

Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines

Good communication skills with colleagues, suppliers, and customers

Comfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets, POs, invoices, and payroll data

Desirable:

Experience within an engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment

Experience raising purchase orders or using finance systems

Knowledge of timesheet or payroll processes

Personal Qualities

Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently

Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Flexible and willing to support wider business needs

Positive, team focused attitude

What s Offered

Part time role (3 days per week)

Potential to progress to a full time position

Supportive working environment in a growing business

Varied workload with opportunities to broaden skills

Competitive salary and benefits