Job Description

Senior Administrator

£30,379 plus excellent benefits

40 hours

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 14:30 pm with rota for additional Saturday cover

Portbury, Bristol

Brakes are growing and we’re looking for a Senior Administrator to join us at our Portbury Depot to lead and coordinate our on-site administration support team.  You will be a key player within our Operations Team, providing integral support by training, coaching, and guiding back office colleagues to enhance their effectiveness across the entire operation, including warehouse and stock teams.

You'll be working across the entire depot as a key stakeholder it is critical that you build and sustain effective working relationships with colleagues and lead by example.  Your responsibilities extend to ensuring seamless communication and support for maintaining quality control of files, and documentation, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.  You'll contribute to ongoing warehouse tasks and collaborate with various departments within the business. As Senior Administrator you will assist with data entry and inventory management by verifying documents for numerical accuracy and maintaining meticulous, legible records. Additionally, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of entering information into SAP, further contributing to the smooth functioning of our operational processes.

The ideal Senior Administrator candidate will bring proven expertise from a clerical background, showcasing exemplary communication skills and a poised telephone manner. You will hold previous experience in leadership roles, where the ability to make informed decisions, adept negotiation, and effective problem-solving were paramount. Proficiency in essential tools such as Microsoft Office and SAP is a prerequisite. Moreover, we value individuals who demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, coupled with a proactive approach to skill development within a collaborative team environment.

In return we offer a great basic salary, generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase more, pension plus huge discounts on award- winning products. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our Learning & Development programmes. In Brakes you can really be anything you want to be!

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.