Job Description:

About the Role
We are seeking an organised and proactive Branch Administrator to support our busy Refurbishment & Preparation Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator with a motor trade background who thrives in a fast-paced workshop environment and enjoys coordinating multiple tasks.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth administration of workshop operations, supporting engineers, controlling costs, and maintaining accurate records.
Key Responsibilities

• Create and process all Work in Progress (WIP) job cards in a timely manner, including all required Health & Safety documentation.
• Accurately enter timesheet data onto internal systems.
• Monitor and control costs by checking timesheets, job sheets, and parts invoices.
• Invoice completed WIPs promptly, ensuring departmental performance targets are achieved.
• Manage the workshop diary and coordinate engineer job allocations.
• Liaise with Sales and Service Departments regarding refurbishment and short-term rental (STR) workshop activities.
• Raise purchase orders and process goods received as required.
• Ensure all relevant depot equipment has current LOLER inspections and documentation.
• Provide general administrative support and undertake other related duties as required.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous administration experience within the motor trade, automotive, plant, commercial vehicle, or workshop environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience processing invoices, job cards, and workshop documentation.
• Confident IT skills and experience using internal management systems.
• The ability to communicate effectively with engineers, service teams, and management.
• A proactive approach and the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy environment.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £26,000 – £30,000.
• 25 days holiday, rising to 28 days after 5 years' service.
• Monday to Friday working hours with no weekend work.
• Stable and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.