Office Manager

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 with in 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