Production Administrator

Vacancy Summary

At Severfield, we're creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Production Administrator to join our team based at our Dalton, Thirsk site.

Working hours - Monday - Thursday 7.30 - 4.30 and Friday 7.30 - 12.30

Our competitive advantage is our people, and we're always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together !

Vacancy Details

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Production Administrator to support the efficient day-to-day operation of our steel manufacturing facility. Working closely with the Production Management team, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate employee and operational records, supporting payroll and attendance processes, coordinating training activities, and ensuring administrative processes run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Managing the Time & Attendance (T&A) system, including employee hours, overtime, holidays, absences, and attendance records.
• Investigating and resolving timesheet discrepancies and payroll-related queries.
• Maintaining accurate employee and operational data within the OTIS system.
• Producing reports and management information to support operational planning and decision-making.
• Coordinating and recording internal and external training activities, ensuring training records and matrices remain up to date.
• Raising, processing, and tracking Purchase Orders in line with company procedures.
• Maintaining departmental project trackers and providing updates on project progress, actions, and risks.
• Providing general administrative support to the Production Management team and wider production function.

Skills & Experience

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a manufacturing, engineering, production, or industrial environment.
• Experience using Time & Attendance systems and supporting payroll administration processes.
• Strong knowledge of administrative procedures with the ability to maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience using business systems such as OTIS or similar.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business.
• Experience coordinating training records, compliance documentation, or purchase order processes would be advantageous.

What We Offer

At Severfield, we're all about doing the right thing, so as you'd expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.

Recruitment agencies - Please note that we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies or third-party providers regarding this role. We genuinely appreciate your interest but are currently managing our hiring process in-house.

About Us

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK's highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK's largest, most complex projects.

Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

Benefits

Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We're proud to offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday
• 7% employer pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee benefits scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Save as you earn
• Free onsite parking (role specific)
• Business health insurance

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