Production Assistant

Since our establishment more than 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, we have sought to provide opportunities for our team to build careers - rather than just hold down a job.

Our people matter to us. We care about their well-being (their Health and Safety) and we want to see them become the very best they can be.

We are now recruiting for a **Production Assistant **to join our growing team, to provide administrative support to Production Management, to control the administrative management of all records and operational procedures associated in the production office.

**COMPANY VALUES AND CULTURE**:
At AG, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture that reflects our core values of integrity, sustainability, customer care, wellbeing, and innovation. Our mission is to be the preferred supplier of innovative hard landscaping and building products which create a sustainable built environment. We believe in continuous improvement and encourage our employees to take initiative and drive positive change. Our work environment is built on mutual respect, support, and the shared goal of delivering superior quality products. We value the contribution of each team member and strive to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day, feels valued, and is empowered to grow and succeed within the company.

**About The Role**

**KEY DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES**:
1. In liaison with Toome management assist with all purchasing activity and follow up reconciliation of delivery dockets and invoices, to allow approval / payment by management in accordance with company policy

2. Ordering of consumables and monitoring purchases in conjunction with site management & Group Facilities Manager

3. Update stock sheets, monitor stock levels and production, to support the Supply Chain & Planning Manager, including review and monitoring of sales agreements

4. Ensure and support administrative compliance to Company Health and Safety procedures including use of the Engage system to deliver on going improvements and contractor control. Crimson and site training registers kept up to date.

5. Ensure all ISO control documentation is in place, referenced, updated and issued as required, within Operations, and available for inspections and auditing

6. In conjunction with the HR Business Partner ensure full and timely compliance to all HR administration procedures, e.g., recruitment, induction, absence management, holiday planning, discipline and grievance, performance management/Personnel & Training Records

7. With site management actively support development and improvement of industrial relations.

8. Weekly calculation/submission of wages and adjustments to payroll in accordance with payroll requirements

9. Manage and collate the requirements for business performance reporting to support governance on site and finance department completion of monthly accounts

10. Completion of general administration duties such as filing, word and excel reports, preparation/circulation of minutes etc.

11. Serve as an ambassador for our culture and values, demonstrating and promoting them in all aspects of work.

12. Lead the transition of production records to electronic and manage the overlap with paper copies e.g. daily production records

13. Assist delivery of training requirements on site in conjunction with management

**The above list aims to provide an overview of main duties and responsibilities but is not an exhaustive list.**

**30 hours Monday to Friday**

**Required Criteria**
- At least 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or equivalent including Maths and English.
- Previous administration experience in a busy office environment.
- Proficient in MS Office with a good working knowledge of MS Excel.
- Capable of working of their own initiative.
- Effective organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Friendly and Approachable. Positive attitude. Reliable.
- Works well on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Can travel to and from work areas as and when required.
- Good Time keeper.

**Desired Criteria**
- Previous experience of calculating wages and bonuses.
- Previous experience of processing invoices.
- Flexible approach to work overtime when required.

**Skills Needed**

Planning & Scheduling, Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs, Manpower planning

**About The Company**

Established 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, and now known as AG, the company is a renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick for the commercial and domestic markets across the UK and Ireland.

In Britain our products are sold through Builders Merchants, whilst in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland we sell through our own wholly-owned outlets as well as a number of other carefully chosen retail partners and Builders Merchants.

**Company Culture**

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