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Administrative Assistant

Barnoldswick
4 weeks ago
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Kick-start your career with a hands-on admin role at a world-leading filtration company! FILTROX Carlson offers full training, a supportive team, and a chance to grow your skills.

Administrative Assistant
Barnoldswick – travel to our Sough converting site will be needed

*    34.5 hours per week (on site)
*    Permanent position
*    £21,900 - £22,900 per annum dependent on experience

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

FILTROX Carlson Ltd has its origins in 1923 – established as Carlson Ltd by John C Carlson – and has been located in Barnoldswick since 1950. Since 1988, we have been part of the FILTROX Group, headquartered in Switzerland, with a global workforce of approximately 280 employees.

We are experts in depth filtration of valuable liquids and have built a strong position in the global market for filter equipment and filter media. From the whisk(e)y, wine and brewing industries to the clarification of fruit juices and filtration in the pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries, we develop, produce and distribute a wide range of products for all applications. Operating from our facility in Barnoldswick, we supply our products not only across the UK but also to over 130 countries through an extensive network of agents and dealers.

Job Summary – Principal Tasks

*    To process works orders for production (release, print and complete)
*    To produce product labels for production
*    To collate and analyse data on production efficiencies
*    To maintain the works order filing system
*    To update production schedules with real-time data
*    To carry out other general administrative duties as required to support the finance team

Person Specification – Key Attributes

*    Sufficiently strong/confident personality to carry out a role that interfaces with a production environment
*    Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
*    Happy to work in a varied role to support the rest of the team members
*    Reasonably well-developed IT competence and confidence levels
*    Proficiency in Microsoft Office
*    Driving license and access to a vehicle to enable you to provide support to our Sough converting site in the short term

Apply today and become a valued part of a trusted global company where your skills and initiative will truly make a difference.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Office Administrator, Data Entry Clerk, Production Administrator, Business Support Assistant, Clerical Officer, Operations Assistant, Office Assistant, Finance Administrator, Scheduling Assistant, Admin Coordinator

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