Gatehouse Administrator

**Donaldson Timber Systems** is part of the Donaldson Group. Established in 1860, Donaldson Group is one of UK’s largest, privately owned timber companies. We are a family of 11 businesses, ranging from B2B, retail, ecommerce, all with shared values and a common vision, driven by the desire to always do good. We are focused on always providing a number one customer experience, embracing innovation, and doing things in a sustainable way, not just for our business but also for the communities we operate in. But most of all, our People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we are committed to nurturing and empowering our 1,700+ colleagues across the UK.

Our Timber Systems division is the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of timber frame building solutions, specialising in off-site construction. We work on over 350 live projects per year, supporting customers on-site and building timber kits across our two bespoke factories in Westhill - Aberdeenshire, Witney - Oxfordshire and in an additional hub space in Falkirk. We have regional offices in Aberdeenshire, Glasgow and Witney and the team operate across several sectors including, private housing, affordable housing, student accommodation, medical facilities, hotels, and education. Working with market-leading precision-engineered build systems, architects, surveyors and design teams, the division delivers noticeable benefits for our clients.

**The role**

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will be an integral part of the Manufacturing department, providing general administrative support to meet the department objectives. This will include the accurate and timely processing of information, real time goods inwards and goods outwards system control and providing the materials and logistics team with any information that may be required. We will offer you the chance to develop your skills further through our performance management process, giving you the opportunity to progress your career either within the Timber Systems division or across other divisions within the Group.

**Accountabilities**
- Deliver accurate and timeous administration assistance of materials and despatch information to ensure product is delivered to a high-quality standard and to agreed timescales.
- Prioritise workload to ensure a proactive approach to deliver the administration requirements of the department
- Processing of paperwork relating to goods in and goods out
- Recording information that feeds the department’s KPIs
- Consumption of material on the ERP system and shipping of sales order lines.
- Carrying out site inductions.
- Assisting the Logistics Supervisor in any process that leads to the successful delivery of product and recording of information relating to goods in and goods out.

**Essential Technical Expertise**
- Ability to manage and prioritise individual workload
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft packages - Word, Excel and Outlook
- Flexible and committed

**Salary and Benefits**

We are proud to develop our employees, offering career development and promotion opportunities across the Group.
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Holiday Entitlement
- Life Assurance
- Pension Scheme