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Overview
Office Manager
Location: Colchester area
Hours: Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-13:00
Salary: Competitive
A growing manufacturing business in the Colchester area is looking for an experienced Office Manager to help keep the office and day-to-day operations running smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Raise purchase orders and deal with suppliers
- Order office and production supplies when needed
- Keep track of orders, deliveries, and supplier information
- Maintain records within the company system (ERP/MRP)
- Support with stock, purchasing, and order data accuracy
- Help staff with basic system queries
- Support accounts and external providers when required
- Carry out general office administration tasks
- Help coordinate IT equipment, software, and user access
- Support staff onboarding and offboarding
- Assist with health & safety and office compliance tasks
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in an Office Manager or similar admin role
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Confident using Microsoft Office
- Experience with ERP/MRP or similar business systems
- Able to manage suppliers and keep accurate records
- Good attention to detail and a practical approach
Desirable
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or production
- Basic understanding of invoices, purchasing, or budgets
- Experience working with IT providers or support teams
- Awareness of health & safety processes
Personal Qualities
- Organised and reliable
- Able to manage multiple tasks
- Confident working with suppliers and colleagues
- Hands-on and willing to get stuck in
- Professional and trustworthy
Company: Howard James Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
Location: Colchester
Job Description:
Overview
Office Manager
Location: Colchester area
Hours: Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-13:00
Salary: Competitive
A growing manufacturing business in the Colchester area is looking for an experienced Office Manager to help keep the office and day-to-day operations running smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Raise purchase orders and deal with suppliers
- Order office and production supplies when needed
- Keep track of orders, deliveries, and supplier information
- Maintain records within the company system (ERP/MRP)
- Support with stock, purchasing, and order data accuracy
- Help staff with basic system queries
- Support accounts and external providers when required
- Carry out general office administration tasks
- Help coordinate IT equipment, software, and user access
- Support staff onboarding and offboarding
- Assist with health & safety and office compliance tasks
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in an Office Manager or similar admin role
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Confident using Microsoft Office
- Experience with ERP/MRP or similar business systems
- Able to manage suppliers and keep accurate records
- Good attention to detail and a practical approach
Desirable
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or production
- Basic understanding of invoices, purchasing, or budgets
- Experience working with IT providers or support teams
- Awareness of health & safety processes
Personal Qualities
- Organised and reliable
- Able to manage multiple tasks
- Confident working with suppliers and colleagues
- Hands-on and willing to get stuck in
- Professional and trustworthy
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Posted: May 20th, 2026